Doors Open Minneapolis
Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as we open the doors of our cancer center to community members for a special behind-the-scenes peek at what we do.
We will be showcasing the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building and the communities within it. Explore hands-on exhibits, meet our researchers and hear about their studies, tour labs*, and enjoy some snacks with us!
The Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building is located at 2231 6th St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Parking information can be found here.
Questions? Contact Elsie Aldrich at [email protected] or 612-626-2805
*Preregistration is required for lab tours - all available slots have been filled at this time.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are essential in making this event a success! Limited volunteer roles are available.
Exhibitors
Visit with various cancer experts in the lobby of CCRB! In addition to Masonic Cancer Center researchers, this year we are excited to include exhibitors from the Indoor Air Unit at the MN Department of Health, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Lillehei Heart Institute, UMN Department of Dermatology, Breast Cancer Education Association, and UMN Libraries.
Exhibits include:
- Are You A Cancer Expert?
- All In The Family
- Cancer Fighting Foods
- Cancer Survivorship
- Virtual Anatomy Lab
- Megacolon
- Mini Mice, Big Discoveries!
- Breast Health For All
- Creating Genetically Modified Cells to Cure Cancer
- Create a Healthier Future!
- 10,000 Families Study
- Clinical Trials Save Lives!
- Stem Cell Therapy for Dystrophy
- Cancer in Human Organs
About Doors Open Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis is an annual, city-wide event hosted by Rethos. This event provides an opportunity for Minnesotans to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. The Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building is just one of the many participating spaces over the weekend of May 17-18, 2025. You can view all of the participating venues on the Doors Open website.
The Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building is thrilled to join this unique, community-building event, and to share what we can about our contributions to Minneapolis and greater Minnesota.