Its a beautiful and peaceful church to be at please visit while in Minneapolis.Loved the architecture.please check their website for mass and open hours

Beautiful place, enter with respect, after all it's a temple of faith and prayer. There is no objection for taking pictures inside, just be aware in case of a service or event happening (mass, funerals, weddings, etc). The art is everywhere around you, I was in awe. Highly recommend it, feel free to go inside with your family. All are invited. It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica, the first one in the USA. An important landmark that you can not miss.

It's a magnificent structure. The interiors are exquisite. Tastefully designed with care taken to the minutest detail. It's a feast for the eyes. Beautiful House of worship. Everyone should visit the Basilica of St. Mary once in their lifetime.

Beautiful Church. I went to mass today and the choir makes you feel like you are about the get to heaven, their voices are so magnificent and sweet. The environment is magical and it really touched my core. The Father has a really nice and calm voice, that carried a great peace and love message, specially for these struggling times. The architecture is exquisite and at the end of Mass, there was a guide that gave us a short tour and explained a bit about the Basilica's history and the chappels inside it. Amazing place where you can really feel closer to God and our Holy Mother.

Amazing architecture and history! Highly recommend to pair with the sculpture garden and the Walker museum nearby.

The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, MN is a breathtaking masterpiece of architecture and spiritual significance. Its stunning Gothic design, intricate stained glass windows, and ornate details create an awe-inspiring atmosphere. The basilica’s rich history and vibrant community make it a must-visit for anyone seeking a glimpse into the city’s religious and cultural heritage. Whether you’re a devout worshipper or an admirer of art and history, the Basilica of Saint Mary is a place that leaves a lasting impression. Street parking.

awesomw place to visit during off hours, so that you can look around and have time to pray at the various saints they have throughout the Basilica.

Amazing place! Wife and I visited it for Christmas mass and it was just spectacular. The architecture and art are very beautiful truly a masterpiece dedicated to God

Attended a friend's funeral. He was a musician. Fittingly, the lighting dimmed for the service. The priest said it seemed broken, then made a joke about it. 10/10 would recommend for Catholics. Also welcoming of interfaith guests at services like funerals and weddings. If you're looking for services of other faiths or denominations, you're probably not going to find those at the Basilica (because, you know, it's a Catholic church).

Amazing architecture. Sky high ceilings, fully air conditioned and so quiet.

Absolutely lovely. Attended a wedding and it was beautiful. You can't see the bride and groom or wedding party as they are too far away, but the location is incredible. Free parking on the weekend on the west parking ramp under the freeway. First basilica in the US!!!! WOW!

Beautiful Basilica, the sculpture, the architecture is really awesome. The painings are amazing, the atmosphere just for worship. Happy to be here.

We went to this Church pretty recently for the Palm Sunday Mass. Parking can be a little hard to find so it helps to arrive a little early, but it’s definitely worth all the hassle. Absolutely beautiful Church. The architecture is jaw-dropping and beautiful. The Church itself is also very serene and peaceful. The presence of God is definitely strong here. Definitely a must-see!

Basilica of Saint Mary( first basilica established in the United States ) #BasilicaofSaintMary The Basilica of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic minor basilica located on its own city block along Hennepin Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was the first basilica established in the United States. 10152023

Gorgeous building. Inside and out. When I first walked up I have my prescription sunglasses on and spotted what looked like a homeless person sleeping on the front bench. I continued to walk towards the church stairs and looked back over towards the person. The first thing I noticed was no shoes. I stopped and started heading towards him. I'll check out the church later I thought. I noticed dark black feet that looked dirty from walking with no shoes on for a long time. I got really concerned. And marched faster contemplating, where can I get this person shoes, a shower, a meal. Thinking how much cash can I give. I get closer and see dark, deep gashes on the top of this persons feet. I get scared. Oh my gosh he needs a doctor. I reach and touch the guy hoping I can help in any way. As soon as I touch him, he felt cold and hard. I jump back in fright! It's a statue!! Confused and surprised I take my prescription glasses off and its clearly a statue. It seriously looked like a real person. My eyes aren't as good as they used to be, but I truly believed I saw a real person. Those markings became familiar to me. It is a statue of my savior Jesus wrapped in a blanket lying on the bench. This experience was definitely a wild one. I left impressed and relieved.

Went to Christmas day mass. It was the most beautiful and spectacular mass I have ever attended.

The place is beautiful inside and out. The art; the stained glass, the statues, the depictions and scenes are very beautiful. If you are able to make it to attend a service, I highly recommend. Visiting from Florida I was able to make a portion of the January 14th mass and the music was very beautiful. The mixed in bits of swahili and African were also very beautiful. Ahmina and thank you! Afterwards they had music and festivity for the MLK holiday plus.

Lovely Basilica and amazing experience. Very beautiful and ornate architecture. Must recommend to all visiting Minneapolis, irrespective of your faith.

You only have to pay for parking if you drive to visit the Basilica. St. Mary's is beautiful. I was in awe of the peace and of the architecture.

Amazing !!!..finally I found the right time to visit this beautiful place. One day I will make my ceremony here 💒⛪️🌅🎇🌠

A very beautiful church. There is a lot of history here. The church is going under renovations right now. I can't wait to see it finished.

This Basilica is beautiful through and through! Staff, parishioners, everyone. Fun fact: Basilica of Saint Mary is the first Basilica in America!

Love the Basilica of Saint Mary! It is an icon in the Mpls skyline and a site worth visiting! We were married here and love to come back for services. Highly recommend the tenebrae service during Lent - the most unique Catholic service I have ever seen. They also do wonderful work within the community. Helping those in need, hosting community events, and sharing local and national art.

Beautiful church with some interesting history. We were in town getting an emergency passport for a family emergency. We spent 4 hours here and it was so calming and peaceful for us considering our circumstances. It allowed us a wonderful place to talk to God at a moment it was greatly needed. Thank you for the open doors and invitation to talk to our Lord.

I went to the Good Friday service here. It's an epic piece of architecture, the service was amazing, the choir is astonishing.

Beautiful inside and out. I enjoy going there for their Ash Wednesday service.

The architecture on this church is absolutely stunning. Such a beautiful place to worship. Small parking lot but there’s a garage across the street.

Beautiful place with amazing statues and stained glass windows. Should visit as it is one of the oldest churches in the area.

I was visiting from another state. We went there for the 9:30 AM mass on the Feast of Christ the King (2022). It was a heavenly experience with the massive architecture, relevant homily, angelic choir, and solemn Eucharistic celebration.

Magnificent stained glass. Impressive architecture. THE FIRST Basilica in the US.

Beautiful place to visit. I have been going here for years. A must see.

Well kept clean services are well organized. Pathway weekly get together is good Meal is provide. Employees are pleasant. There lot of programs for people with needs. I go every Thursday to Pathway. Beautiful Basilica of St Mary. I been attending Thursday Pathway for last ,10 yrs and counting. Amen

A beautiful stone basilica on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. The main doors tend to be locked but on some afternoons the side doors are open. It is just an incredible structure and worth going inside if open.

Beautiful church with a great history. Take time to read the guide and look at the stained glass. Bathrooms are 2 floors below if you need them.

The church in itself was absolutely beautiful. The wait was not long at all . The staff was so friendly and nice. They helped my boyfriend and I so much. I love this place . The paintings on the wall were absolutely beautiful.

I went with my daughter to get a voucher to get her ID. They also do prayer requests. They are open Tuesday and Thursday 9:30a - 11:30a, need to show proof of being MPLS resident. You want to get their early but will stand in line. I was able to get a $20 Speedway gas card by showing my driver's license. They only give 1 a year. They also give bus cards if you show proof of employment.