FAQ
The Cafesjian Art Trust is a new public institution featuring the private art collection of Gerard Cafesjian. His 3000+ pieces of art include Contemporary and Modern paintings and sculpture, as well as one of the most impressive collections of art glass sculpture in the world.
The CAT is located at 4600 Churchill Street, Shoreview, MN — North of 694, near the intersection of Lexington and County Rd. G (Highway 96).
The CAT is available to tour by appointment only at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm on Saturdays. Schedule your visit here or call (612) 359-8991.
We do not allow unaccompanied visitors to walk through the museum. All visitors will be in scheduled tour groups.
We would love to host your group. All visits to the CAT are currently by appointment only. We can accommodate groups as large as 25 visitors at one time. You can make a group reservation by calling (612) 359-8991.
We do not rent out the museum to outside parties. We host special ticketed events including exhibition opening receptions, and family programming. Visit our events page for more information.
We do not have food at the CAT. But there are a variety of places to eat or grab a coffee in the vicinity, including Shore 96 and Churchill St.
In addition to ADA-compliant entrances, common areas and restrooms, the CAT has a sensory-friendly quiet room available. Learn more about accessibility at the CAT.
You do not need to present a physical ticket, but you do need to make a reservation to visit the museum. You can make a reservation here or by calling 612.359.8991. You will receive an email confirmation, and your reservation will be recorded in our booking system.
We are free to the public. Make a reservation to visit the museum here or by calling (612) 359-8991.
The CAT Museum displays one exhitibion in the Main Gallery at a time, as well as a smaller exhibition in the Focus Gallery. We have additional artwork on display in the lobby and library, including a chandelier by Dale Chihuly that is on permanent display. The exhibitions rotate every four to six months, providing many opportunities to revisit the museum. Please see our Exhibitions page to learn what’s currently on view and what is upcoming.
Tours at the CAT Museum last about one hour.
We have a coat rack that you may use during your visit, located just in front of our reception desk. The CAT cannot be responsible for the loss or theft of items left at the coat rack.
Yes, we have a parking lot next to the entrance on the south side of the museum.
Yes. We welcome researchers, students, artists, curators, and art enthusiasts to explore the resources we have to offer in the library. The library can be booked for four-hour increments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Please email info@cafesjianarttrust.org or call (612) 359-8991 to reserve a time. Ahead of your visit, please visit our library catalogue to see all of the books we have to offer.
No, the library in not included in the tour but guests are welcome to browse the books and art on display before or after their tour.
No, all books must remain at the CAT Museum.
The library contains books on various topics, with a focus on the artists in the museum collection. There are also rare books, and books embellished by artists. Visit our library catalogue to see all of the books we have to offer.
We make our best efforts to provide opportunities for researchers to review works in our collection that are not currently on display. Because of scale, complexity, or other factors, we may not be able to fulfill your request. Please call (612) 359-8991 for more information.
Chest and bottle feeding are welcome throughout the museum. We also have a private space with an outlet and a chair available for pumping or nursing; please ask staff for access.
Yes. Please ask a staff member for access to a gender-neutral single user bathrooms available in the CAT’s offices.
Please email info@cafesjianarttrust.org or call (612) 359-8991.