Founded by 25 citizens in the year 1883, the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts was dedicated to incorporating the arts into the lives of the local community. It is this society that was behind the creation of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts that opened in 1915. A principle neoclassical landmark of Minnesota, today it houses over eighty thousand items that encompass generations of artistic and creative achievements. Approximately half a million visitors explore the Institute annually. Explore Minneapolis while staying at any one of the Minneapolis hotels and uncover the beauty and wonder of the city. An ideal choice would be Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, the finest among the lavish and hospitable Hotels Menneapolis Mennesota is home to. It provides star class amenities together with superior service to make your holiday a truly memorable one.