Minneapolis Murals

Murals across Minneapolis: North Loop, Lake Street, Midtown Greenway

Minneapolis, MN

This set documents murals and graffiti across Minneapolis. From the North Loop to Lake Street to the Midtown Greenway and beyond.
Colorful 612 Lake Street mural on a purple alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis at night
March 29, 2026 — A vibrant mural featuring cartoonish characters and the text "612 Lake Street" adorns a purple wall in an alleyway in Uptown Minneapolis. This mural is located on Lagoon Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a commercial and entertainment district. The artwork serves as a visual landmark and reflects the area's dynamic urban character, contributing to the street art landscape of the Twin Cities.
A Metro Transit bus passes a George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
December 27, 2025 — A Metro Transit Route 38G bus passes Unity Foods and a mural of George Floyd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. George Floyd Square, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a memorial and organizing site after Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in May 2020.
Prince mural on a downtown Minneapolis brick building lit at night.
October 29, 2025 — A mural of Prince on a brick building in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated at night by a row of rooftop lights. The large portrait shows the musician with a guitar and uses purple, gold, and black tones associated with his public image and stage style. Public artworks of Prince have become prominent landmarks in Minneapolis since his death in 2016, linking the city center to the artist’s hometown legacy in music.
Shane Anderson mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a brick wall.
October 5, 2025 — A mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis covers a brick wall with colorful graffiti-style lettering, cartoon figures, and a hand-painted Martin Luther King Jr. quote reading, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The work is identified as a mural by Shane Anderson and appears in a commercial alley marked by a customer parking sign. The composition combines street art imagery with the civil rights leader’s words, placing the quote within a dense urban mural setting.
Palmerss Bar Is Closing
September 13, 2025 — A crowd gathers outside Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood, marking its second to last night of operation. Palmer's Bar has been a long-standing fixture in the community, known for its live music and local patronage. Reports indicated the final night would conclude with a lock-in until all beverages were consumed, a farewell tradition for the beloved venue.
George Floyd Mural on 38th Street 2025
September 9, 2025 — The George Floyd mural is displayed on the exterior of Cup Foods at East 38th Street in South Minneapolis. This location, part of what is now known as George Floyd Square, became a focal point for protests following his murder in May 2020.
Colorful cat mural in Minneapolis by Gulsan Osman
September 9, 2025 — A mural by artist Gulsan Osman, featuring a black cat, is illuminated at night on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This artwork is one of many murals that emerged across the city, particularly along commercial corridors like Lake Street, following the 2020 civil unrest.
2025 Mural on Minneapolis Midtown Greenway
July 8, 2025 — Bikers travel along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis, passing a vibrant mural painted beneath a bridge. This public artwork, created in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising, reflects community narratives and cultural themes. The Midtown Greenway, a former railway corridor, was transformed into a 5.5-mile multi-use path in 2000, serving as a vital transportation and recreational route through the city. Murals along the Greenway often commemorate local history and express community identity, making this site a significant cultural landmark.
Bike mural on the Midtown Greenway by Cadex Herrera in Minneapolis
July 8, 2025 — A vibrant mural by artists Cadex and Ethan Herrera adorns a wall along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Created in 2025, the artwork depicts figures engaged in cycling and running, reflecting the active use of this urban corridor. The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long path, was repurposed from an abandoned railway line, transforming it into a vital route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Prince mural on a brick building in Uptown Minneapolis beside WM dumpsters, with 1958 and 2016 painted below.
July 6, 2025 — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This public artwork, featuring Prince's likeness, a white dove, and his birth and death years (1958-2016), was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness. The mural stands as a significant cultural memorial to the Minneapolis-born musician, reflecting the city's enduring connection to its celebrated artist.
Memorialize The Movement 5th Anniversary
May 25, 2025 — Boards from the Minneapolis Uprising are displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis, marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. These artworks originated as protective coverings for businesses during the 2020 protests and civil unrest following Floyd's death. The organization Memorialize The Movement has preserved these boards, recognizing their significance as historical artifacts documenting a significant moment in the city's history.
Memorialize The Movement boards at Phelp Park
May 25, 2025 — Memorialize The Movement exhibited a collection of protest art boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards were originally created by community members and artists to cover storefronts during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. The organization preserved these boards and have occasionally displayed them. This public display coincided with the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder, forming part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration events.
Memorialize The Movement on 5th Anniversary South Minneapolis
May 25, 2025 — Memorialize The Movement presents an exhibition of protest boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards originated from storefronts during the Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. Displayed on the fifth anniversary of his death, the artworks and messages on the boards serve as a historical record of community expression and calls for justice.
George Floyd's Memorial on 5th Anniversary
May 24, 2025 — The George Floyd Square mural in Minneapolis is covered with yellow roses and remembrance cards, marking the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, has since become a permanent memorial and a focal point for protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
Black History Month at George Floyd Square
February 2, 2025 — Barricades spelling 'BLACK HISTORY' line Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, marking the perimeter of George Floyd Square, a significant site of protest and memorial since the 2020 murder of George Floyd. This intersection, including the George Floyd Memorial, functions as a community space and a powerful symbol of the ongoing struggle for racial justice.
George Floyd Memorial November 2024
November 15, 2024 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, November 2024, features birthday candles surrounding a portrait of George Floyd. This memorial is situated at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, an area that became the site of ongoing protests following Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.
Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024
September 15, 2024 — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2000, it connects various neighborhoods and provides a vital transportation and recreation artery through the city.
Black Daze Mural in Minneapolis
September 12, 2024 — This mural, created by artist Black Daze, adorns a building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The artwork features bold, stylized imagery, including prominent eyes and floral motifs, characteristic of Black Daze's distinctive style.
Floyd's World mural on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis
August 9, 2024 — A mural reading "Floyd's World" adorns a building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. This artwork emerged in the context of the 2020 protests and uprisings following the murder of George Floyd, a Minneapolis resident.
Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis during yearly celebration
June 22, 2024 — A mural honoring Prince adorns a building in Downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a stage set up for a celebration. The mural, featuring the artist with his guitar, commemorates the 40th anniversary of his seminal album "Purple Rain."
New mural at the George Floyd memorial
June 18, 2024 — A vibrant mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, the site where he died in police custody on May 25, 2020. The artwork, painted over the location of his killing, serves as a memorial and a focal point for ongoing activism and remembrance.
Eduardo Kobra mural on Hennepin in Downtown Minneapolis
June 5, 2024 — This mural, located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features a portrait of musician Bob Dylan by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The artwork, completed in 2015, spans the side of a building and incorporates Kobra's signature geometric style with vibrant colors. It was created in honor of Dylan, a Nobel Prize laureate in Literature and a native of Minnesota, and has become a notable landmark in the city's public art landscape.
New mural at Cedar Riverside LRT
April 25, 2024 — A multi-language welcome mural brightens a wall at the Cedar Riverside LRT station in South Minneapolis. The mural features greetings in languages including Hmong, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish.
4th St Saloon bar in the snow
March 24, 2024 — The 4th St Saloon, a long-standing bar on West Broadway in North Minneapolis, is shown shortly before its permanent closure. After 37 years of operation, the establishment held a farewell event, marking the end of its tenure as a community gathering place. The building features a prominent mural celebrating North Minneapolis.
Heavy snowfall in North Minneapolis
March 24, 2024 — Heavy snowfall outside the 4th Street Saloon in North Minneapolis.
Kirby Puckett and Minnesota Twins graffiti
March 10, 2024 — A vibrant graffiti mural honoring Minnesota Twins legend Kirby Puckett is displayed on a concrete block wall along Emerson Avenue South in Minneapolis. The artwork features Puckett's iconic number 34 jersey, set against a backdrop that includes a city skyline silhouette and colorful abstract lettering, with the year '1993' visible as part of the design. Kirby Puckett, a beloved Hall of Fame outfielder, played his entire career for the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1995, leading the team to two World Series championships.
Large 2 story mural on street at night
November 3, 2023 — A vibrant mural adorns the exterior of New York Plaza on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, photographed on November 3rd, 2023. The artwork features a procession of figures, rendered in bold colors and patterns, suggesting a narrative of community and cultural heritage. This mural is located in a commercial district that has historically been a hub for diverse businesses and cultural expression. The "New York Plaza" sign indicates a commercial or mixed-use development, with "Hufan Restaurant & Cafe" visible below the mural, highlighting the ongoing use of the space for commerce and community gathering.
A mural on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays the word "PALESTINE" with imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, using Palestinian flag colors. Documented November 2023.
November 3, 2023 — A large mural featuring the word "PALESTINE" in bold lettering is visible on a wall in Minneapolis. The artwork incorporates imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, alongside the colors of the Palestinian flag. The mural was documented in November 2023 on Lake Street, a prominent commercial corridor in the city.
A mural of bikers on the greenway
November 3, 2023 — A mural depicting cyclists adorns a building along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. This 5.7-mile paved trail, established on a former railroad corridor, serves as a critical piece of active transportation infrastructure connecting city neighborhoods. The mural, completed by November 3rd, 2023, reflects the Greenway's primary use for biking and walking, transforming an industrial corridor into a valued community asset. The trail's development highlights the ongoing significance of Minneapolis's public spaces for transportation and recreation.
Floyd's 99 Barbershop on Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, with a Prince mural on the adjacent brick wall, at night.
October 26, 2023 — Floyd's 99 Barbershop at 424 Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood is visible, with the text "FREE SPIRIT BUILDING" above its entrance. A mural of musician Prince is painted on the adjacent brick wall. The barbershop offers cuts, color, and shaves. The building's architecture features brickwork and large windows. The mural honors the Minneapolis-born artist Prince. The North Loop is a historic warehouse district that has undergone redevelopment. This image was taken at night, with wet streets reflecting streetlights and neon signs.
DAESK Graffiti in Uptown Minneapolis
October 6, 2023 — Graffiti art by DAESK adorns a building on Emerson Avenue South in Uptown Minneapolis, photographed in October 2023. The artwork features bold lettering and abstract elements, with a prominent blue and grey design on the right and vibrant, multi-colored graffiti on the left. This location in Uptown Minneapolis has been a site for artistic expression, including murals and graffiti, reflecting the neighborhood's dynamic cultural landscape. The presence of such art can be linked to the broader context of urban art movements and community identity in Minneapolis.
Mural-covered alley in Uptown Minneapolis at night, with puddles reflecting streetlights.
November 8, 2021 — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.

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