Guthrie Theater
8.6Friend Score / 10#3 of 8 Attractions in Minneapolis
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A nationally renowned repertory theater in a striking cobalt-blue building on the riverfront — and here's the local secret: the building is free to wander. Ride up to the cantilevered Endless Bridge for one of the best Mississippi views in town, show or no show. Closed Mondays; lobbies close at 5 pm on non-performance days.
Key facts
| Hours | Tue–Fri 11:00–20:00 Sat–Sun 09:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | U.S. Bank Stadium station (METRO Blue/Green Lines, ~10-minute walk); Blue Line bus-bridged through Aug 19, 2026 |
| Time needed | 30-45 minutes to explore the building; 3 hours with a show |
| Best time to go | Late afternoon for Endless Bridge views, then stay for an evening performance |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.6/10- Value8.8
- iconic8.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What are the Guthrie's building hours?
- Lobbies are open Tuesday-Friday 11 am to 8 pm and weekends 9 am to 8 pm, closed Mondays. On days with no evening performance the building closes at 5 pm, so check the calendar if you're coming just to look around.
- Can I go inside the Guthrie without a ticket?
- Yes — the public lobbies, the amber-glass viewing room, and the famous Endless Bridge are free to explore during building hours. Only the theaters themselves require a ticket.
- Is the Guthrie worth visiting if I don't like theater?
- Honestly, yes — the Jean Nouvel-designed building is an attraction in itself, and the Endless Bridge and ninth-floor Amber Box are free architecture-and-views stops on any Mill District walk. Twenty minutes well spent.
- What shows are playing at the Guthrie?
- The Guthrie runs a full season of classics and new work across three stages — check guthrietheater.org for the current calendar. Shakespeare and big classic revivals are a house specialty.
- Are there tours of the Guthrie Theater?
- The Guthrie offers guided backstage and architecture tours on select days for a modest fee — check their site for dates. But the self-guided free wander covers the greatest hits.
- Where do I park for the Guthrie?
- There are adjacent ramps on 2nd Street with event pricing, and evening street parking in the Mill District if you're lucky. Light rail plus a 10-minute walk works too, though Blue Line trains are bus-bridged until August 19, 2026.
- What is the Endless Bridge?
- A 178-foot cantilevered lobby that juts from the building toward the Mississippi, hanging 55 feet above West River Parkway. The views of the Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls are terrific and it costs nothing.
- How much are Guthrie Theater tickets?
- Single tickets vary by show and seat, but season-ticket pricing starts around $23-40 per play, and there are rush tickets and public preview discounts. It's one of the more affordable major regional theaters.
Nearby in Ask Minneapolis
- Mill DistrictNeighborhood0.11 km · 1 min walk
- Mill City MuseumMuseum0.12 km · 2 min walk
- Stone Arch BridgeLandmark0.36 km · 5 min walk
- Father Hennepin Bluffs ParkPark0.55 km · 7 min walk
- Kramarczuk's Sausage CompanyRestaurant1.08 km · 13 min walk
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