Museum Access Programs

The Museum of Russian Art is committed to making art and culture accessible to all. Through a variety of admission access programs, TMORA welcomes individuals, families, and community groups to experience the Museum’s exhibitions and engage with art, history, and culture.

No advance tickets or reservations are required for individual visits. Simply check in at the Museum’s front desk upon arrival. See below for eligibility and admission details for each program.

Indigenous Peoples Admission

TMORA honors Indigenous peoples by offering free general admission to all Indigenous visitors.

How to visit: Simply let our front desk staff know that you are visiting through our Indigenous Peoples Admission program. No documentation is required.

Caregiver Pass

TMORA provides free admission to personal care assistants (PCAs), interpreters, and other caregivers accompanying visitors who require assistance to experience the Museum.

How to visit: Let our front desk staff know that you are accompanying a visitor as a caregiver or interpreter. No advance arrangements are necessary.

Educator/Chaperone Pass

TMORA provides free admission to educators and chaperones accompanying school groups on Museum tours.

How to visit: Educators and chaperones should identify themselves when checking in with their school group.

Free Nights at TMORA

The Museum of Russian Art offers free admission to all visitors during quarterly Free Nights, held once each season.

Scheduled to coincide with the Museum’s changing exhibitions, these evenings invite the community to explore TMORA’s galleries and exhibitions at no cost.

Check our Events Calendar for upcoming dates and details.

Museums for All

The Museum of Russian Art participates in Museums for All, a national initiative dedicated to expanding museum access.

TMORA offers free general admission to individuals and their dependents who participate in qualifying assistance programs.

Qualifying programs include:

SNAP/EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Medical Assistance (Medicaid), MinnesotaCare, Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP/TANF), Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP), General Assistance (GA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), Head Start, and income-based eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals.

How to visit: Present a benefits card or other documentation confirming participation in one of the qualifying programs at the Museum’s front desk. No proof of residency is required.

Free admission is available during regular Museum hours and does not include special programs or ticketed events.

Blue Star Museums

The Museum of Russian Art participates in Blue Star Museums, a national initiative offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families.

The Blue Star Museums program runs annually from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.

Eligible visitors include currently serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve, as well as members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. Free admission extends to the eligible service member and up to five family members.

How to visit: Present a qualifying military or dependent identification card at the Museum’s front desk during the program dates. No advance reservation is required.

Group Visits & Additional Access

We welcome community organizations and groups participating in our admission access programs. If you’re planning a group visit, please contact us in advance so we can help coordinate your arrival and discuss any accessibility needs.

Participants in TMORA’s admission access programs may also request complimentary admission to select events where TMORA Members receive free admission, including exhibition openings. Please contact us in advance to arrange event admission.

For group visits, please contact Kelly McKay, Director of Education, at [email protected]. For event admission requests, please contact Michelle Massey, Director of Public Programs & Marketing, at [email protected].