2026 Minneapolis
There's a door that you can walk through, where there used to be a wall. — Prince, Breakdown, 2014
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In June 2026 The People's Museum for Prince returned to Minneapolis, commemorating ten years since the passing of Prince Rogers Nelson.
The museum opened on June 7, Prince's birthday, in North Minneapolis, the neighbourhood where he grew up.
Over three weeks, the museum presented three exhibitions featuring 70+ participants from 7 countries contributing art, stories and memories.
Roberts Gallery — 2400 Plymouth Ave N, , North Minneapolis. Way Back Home
The Capri Theater— 2027 W Broadway Ave, North Minneapolis Let's Work! A Labor of Love
ColorWheel Gallery — 319 W 46th St, South Minneapolis. No one in the whole universe can ever compare
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Visit our Press page for a glimpse of opening day and a sense of a visit to the museum! More documentation coming soon
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The 2026 season - a full program of events
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We opened Sunday June 7 with a birthday celebration full of music, singing, dancing and cake, with Brass Solidarity bringing us into full-hearted celebration of Prince and community.
On June 10 we gathered at the Capri for Forever in My Life, a full evening of film, art, poetry and live music.
Community Day on June 21 started with a tour of Prince's North Minneapolis led by Kristen Zschomler. We welcomed North Minneapolis residents and visitors for an afternoon at the museum, which became an impromptu reunion of some of Prince's school friends and neighbors, sharing memories and artifacts. Tammy Ortegon from ColorWheel hosted a special Prince coloring party as we gathered around a purple table to share memories and art.
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Our closing celebrations on June 27 included special guest author Ayo Yetunde in conversation with curator Emma Balazs on Prince and Spirituality, then a closing party hosted by DJ Manny with Prince's former bandmate and neighbor Terry Jackson on percussion!
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All events free. Open to all ages, all backgrounds, to people everywhere.
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In the press
The museum was covered by the Guardian UK, NHK Japan, KARE 11, KSTP-TV, Lavender Magazine, North News and KMOJ, among others.
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Watch
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KARE 11 / NBC Minneapolis: opening day at the museum Watch the story →
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NHK World Japan: Prince's Minneapolis and the People's Museum, marking ten years Watch here→
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Minnesota Live / KSTP-TV: curator Emma Balázs in studio Watch here→
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Visit our Press page for full coverage.
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With gratitude
Thank you to our venue partners, to every artist and story contributor, to our volunteers, and to everyone who walked through the doors.
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Documentation
The full documentation of the 2026 edition is in progress.
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If you would like to support the museum through a donation- you can do so here. Thank you!
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