DOORS OPEN MINNEAPOLIS May 9 + 10, 2026

Doors Open Minneapolis, produced by Rethos, is your chance to explore the city's most fascinating buildings and spaces.

Discover historic structures, engineering wonders, manufacturing hubs, community spaces, architectural gems and more! 

Doors Open Minneapolis is FREE and offers a behind-the-scenes look at 75 venues around the city. Building owners and caretakers will share what makes these places central to our city's identity.

Download a copy of the 2026 Guide here.


Doors OpeN-PRODUCED BY RETHOS

Rethos produces Doors Open Minneapolis and Doors Open Duluth because our cities are worth exploring and sharing. While the cities are different in scale and story, the spirit of Doors Open is the same: to foster curiosity, pride, and connection by offering access to meaningful spaces.

We do this work because preservation is about more than buildings. It’s about helping people feel rooted in the places they live. It’s about making architecture, history, and civic life approachable and exciting. It’s about encouraging people to care for their communities — not just by looking back, but by looking closely, and looking forward.


Doors Open Minneapolis returns May 9 + 10, 2026

Doors Open is part of City Stories!

May 2 - 10, 2026

A 9-Day Celebration of Architecture, History & Design in the Twin Cities

City Stories is a 9-day, multi-location event that invites visitors and locals to explore the Twin Cities through the lens of architecture, history, and design. The event will feature exclusive home tours, walking tours, lectures, panels, and immersive experiences designed to highlight the unique built environment of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities. LEARN MORE