The Summer Political Methodology Meeting, 2003
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    Guthrie Theater

    • You might have heard of this one. However, the Guthrie will be in between seasons during the conference.

    Mall of America

    • Museum of American splendor
    • If you're in the mood, you can buy a new suit, ride a roller coaster, get married, and have a four star meal--all in a few hours.

    Minnesota Historical Society

    • Popular museum in St. Paul for Minnesota history buffs

    Minneapolis Institute of Arts [highly recommended]

    • 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
    • Hours:
      • Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
      • Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Minnesota Orchestra

    • On the corner of 11th Street and Marquette Ave downtown Minneapolis
    • 612.371.5656 or Toll-free 1.800.292.4141
    • Saturday July 19 at 8 P.M.
      • "Vienna to London"
        • Gerard Schwarz, conductor; William Wolfram, piano
        • MOZART Symphony in D Major, K. 320, Posthorn
        • SCHUBERT Overture to Rosamunde
        • HAYDN Symphony No. 104, London

    Science Museum of Minnesota

    • In St. Paul
    • Including:
      • IMAX Theater: "Coral Reef Adventure"
      • Museum of Questionable Medical Devices
      • Human Body Gallery
      • Dinosaurs and Fossils Gallery

    Walker Art Center [highly recommended]

    • 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
    • The Walker is located at the corner of Vineland Place and Lyndale Ave S, next door to the Guthrie Theater
    • $6 adults; $4 young adults 12-18, students with ID, seniors
    • Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Thursday, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; Closed Monday
    • From Lonely Planet: "...the Walker Art Center is known worldwide for its collection of 20th century art and photography, including big-name US and European painters and some great US pop art. It also happens to be the fifth-most visited museum in the USAÉThe adjacent Sculpture Garden is another of the Twin Cities' renowned sights, with imaginative contemporary works spread across leafy parklandÉLeafy Loring Park is just across I-94 from the Walker Art Center, accessible via a funky blue-and-gold bridgeÉ"

    Weisman Art Museum

    • On campus (East Bank across the bridge from the West Bank)
    • Building designed by Frank Gehry
    • From Lonely Planet: "Just off the Washington Ave Bridge in East Bank [at the U of M]. The building Ð an angular stainless-steel structure by architect Frank Gehry - is almost blinding in its beauty. Or maybe it's simply blinding, a result of reflected sunlight on so much naked steel. Exhibits include a selection of early 20th century American painting."