Betsy Shannon, Shining On, 2018. Beaded quilt,15,000 beads, 200 hours.
Events
The People's Museum for Prince curated a program of community events celebrating the life and legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson in Minneapolis throughout June 2026, across 3 venues.
All programs and events are free to participate.
We welcome everyone to celebrate Prince's legacy.
RECENT EVENTS
June 1–2: People's Museum exhibition and presentation on Houses of Prince by E.C.Balazs and Kristen Zschomler at ICP4P Prince Symposium Dance On at the University of Minnesota. All day exhibition display. June 1, 10:45am-1245pm symposium session. Free registration. see below.
June 7: Opening Celebration at Roberts Gallery (2–6pm), featuring artists reception at 3pm and a performance by Brass Solidarity 3pm. Cake follows. All welcome, no reservation needed!
June 7: A free walking tour of Prince's North Minneapolis — Sunday 12pm!
Historian Kristen Zschomler is offering a free guided tour of the North Minneapolis neighbourhood where Prince grew up, as a birthday celebration for the museum's opening day.
The tour departs from the gallery before the official 2pm opening — walking between Prince's childhood home and that of his cousin Charles "Chazz" Smith, past their neighbourhood schools, through the history of housing covenants that shaped the Northside Prince knew.
This is Kristen's gift to the community. Bookings are essential. Limited to 25.
Register here for walking tour — free, one ticket per person →
June 10: Forever in My Life — an evening of film, art, poetry and live music at the Capri Theater.
100 people gathered for a special community night. We welcomed local Minneapolitans and visitors from across the USA as well as France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Australia.
Sunday June 21, 2-5pm. Community Day: Prince's North Minneapolis
A gathering for all ages. Free. Drop in. Roberts Gallery, 2400 Plymouth Ave N.
12pm — Free Walking Tour of Prince's North Minneapolis
A guided walk through the neighbourhood where Prince grew up, led by historian Kristen Zschomler. Visit Prince's childhood home and that of his cousin Charles "Chazz" Smith, the schools they attended, and the streets where his earliest bands played.
Free. Limited to 25 places. Advanced booking required.
Book your place on Eventbrite here →
Arrive by 11:45am — the gallery opens at 11:30am for a quiet preview while you wait.
2–5pm — Drop-in Program at Roberts Gallery
We welcome everyone who grew up in North Minneapolis during the 1960s–90s, and everyone curious about the community that shaped Prince. Come to share stories, documents, and reflections of that era.
2pm–4pm — Art Activities for kids, families and all ages
People's Museum for Prince Memory Bracelets
Resident artists Bill Jeter and Linda Maylish host a make-and-take bracelet activity.
Coloring Party and Inspiration Table
Artist Tammy Ortegon facilitates a coloring party — create while you listen to stories.
3pm–5pm — North Minneapolis Memory Circle
Special guests:
Stephanie Carlson — one of Prince's school friends — brings her remarkable archive of schooldays memories and photographs.
Terry Jackson — Prince's next-door neighbor, friend, and bandmate in their first band Grand Central — brings his photos and stories to share.
Houses of Prince curator E.C. Balázs and historian Kristen Zschomler will be on hand to provide historical context.
It's Father's Day. Bring your kids, bring your dad — come celebrate Prince and his North Minneapolis roots.
Free. All ages. Drop in.
Space & Joy Happy Hours
FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS 4-6pm June 12, 13, 19, 20 + 26
Relaxed gallery viewing, great music, a glass of something to celebrate Prince and community. Watch films from the People's Museum screening program. Bring your friends. Donations welcome.
Saturday June 27, 12-6pm. Closing Day at Roberts Gallery
Join us to celebrate this season of the People's Museum for Prince! Drop in anytime 12-6pm.
2pm: Dearly Beloved — Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life
A reading and conversation with Pamela Ayo Yetunde, author of Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, & This Thing Called Life and curator E.C. Balázs. A deeper discussion on Prince and spirituality. Ayo writes “Prince was a musical prodigy who was prolific, profane, poetic and prophetic. His name is nearly synonymous with the word “purple” – the color of a transcending and cleansing spiritual power that he wanted to see us immersed in. Let the spirit of that aspiration open your ears and heart to receive Prince’s blessings again and again.
3pm. DJ Manny guides us into a celebration of final hours of the season!
5:30pm: Closing Circle Ceremony
A collective farewell to this edition of The People's Museum for Prince — with music, gratitude, and a Prince song to send us home. All artists and participants invited, all visitors welcome.
6pm: Artists' Deinstallation Party. Deinstall begins. Volunteers welcome to help us pack up
All events are free. All are welcome.