Burnsville Performing Arts Center, Performing arts center in Burnsville, United States.
The Ames Center is a performing arts facility in Burnsville featuring a main theater with 1,014 seats alongside a smaller 150-seat theater designed for experimental work. The two venues allow for both large-scale shows and more experimental productions.
The facility opened in January 2009, significantly expanding the performing arts options in the southern Minneapolis area. This addition marked an important development for the region's artistic infrastructure.
The art gallery inside displays rotating exhibitions and serves as a gathering space where local artists and art lovers can connect. You can experience what the region's creative community is working on during your visit.
Free parking is available at the Heart of the City Parking Ramp with additional spaces at the nearby Park & Ride structure. This makes it easy to access the facility without worrying about parking costs.
The lobby windows offer panoramic views of Nicollet Commons Park, the Minnesota River Valley, and the Minneapolis skyline. This vista connects your experience inside with the landscape beyond the building.
Location: Burnsville
GPS coordinates: 44.77410,-93.27950
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06
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