Plan your visit

Welcome

The CAT Museum is free and welcomes everyone. Reserve a spot on a guided tour on Thursdays and Fridays, or drop by Friday nights from 5:00pm–8:00pm or Saturdays between 10:00am and 4:30pm. We also host school and community groups and offer engaging programs for all ages. Visit our Events Page to see what’s coming up.

Group tours

For groups larger than 7, please call (612) 359-8991 to schedule your tour. We offer guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.

School Visits

The CAT Museum is happy to host free student field trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more, please visit our Education page.

Library reservations

Our library includes books and materials related to the collection of the Cafesjian Art Trust, including many books on our special collections. It is available to researchers, artists, curators, and students interested in gaining additional understanding of the artists in the Cafesjian Art Trust. Reservations are in half day increments and can be made by calling (612) 359-8991.

Directions and parking

We are located at 4600 Churchill Street, Shoreview MN. Parking is free.

From 694: Take the exit for Lexington/Hwy. 51 and go north for 1 ½ mile. Turn right on County Rd. G/Hwy. 96, then left on Churchill and right into the south parking lot.

From 35W: Take the exit for County Rd. G/Hwy. 96 and go east for 2 miles. Turn left on Churchill and then right into the south parking lot.

Please be aware that by entering the museum, you grant the Cafesjian Art Trust (the CAT Museum) full rights to use any images of your likeness resulting from photography or video recording. This may include (but is not limited to) the right for use in printed and digital publicity, social media, and press releases.