Liberty Parade 2008

Please join us to celebrate the diversity of the United States by volunteering, donating, or participating in a parade down Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. The day before the beginning of the Republican Nationial Convention, we want to foster real conversations about our country rather than talking points about our political parties. Everyone is welcome to this peaceful celebration of expresion and patriotism.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (300 minutes of caring)

3rd Annual We Can Ride Trail Ride Fund Raiser

Horses allow people living with disabilities to travel with ease to places wheelchairs, crutches, and walkers cannot take them.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  4:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Hail to the Chief: Images of the American Presidency

Designed as a non-partisan view of the American presidency, this special exhibition features a selection of original works of art from the MIA’s permanent collection and various historical material from an important private collection that focuses on presidential themes.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, September 21 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

Target Free 3rd Sundays

Explore the Museum for FREE! with Target Free 3rd Sundays.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

Americans Who Tell the Truth

Rob Shetterly’s paintings combine the words and images of Americans who have spoken out in support of the truth and their own convictions, including Minnesota truth tellers Paul Wellstone and Coleen Rowley.

LEARN MORE through Tuesday, September 30 8:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (540 minutes of caring)

Friends of Andersen Horticultural Library Used Book Sale

This very popular annual sale of gently used books raises funds for the Elmer Andersen Horticultural Library at the Arboretum. It is a project of the Friends of the Andersen Library.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 5 10:00 a.m.  –  4:00 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Target Free 3rd Sundays

Thanks to the generosity of Target Corporation, visitors can roam the Museum free of charge every third Sunday of each month, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. During the 2008 fiscal year, more than 30,000 children and adults enjoyed the Museum's four floors of enchanting exhibits, interactive galleries and creative daily programs.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month

October marks the sixth annual Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month, an event organized by the New York–based nonprofit organization Art Education for the Blind (AEB), which was founded in 1987. AEB strives to ensure that art and culture are available to people of all ages through research, training of staff and volunteers at cultural institutions, curriculum and resource development, and fostering cross-institutional communication through a variety of collaborative opportunities. Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month is one such opportunity.

LEARN MORE through Friday, October 31 11:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Conscious Consuming Discussion Series

Conscious Consuming recently launched a discussion guide on their website to make it easy to host local green living discussion groups.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, May 31

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