Antiques Minnesota: Vintage Toys, Glassware & Decor

Overview & History

Originally established in 1979, Antiques Minnesota is one of the premier and longest-running multi-vendor antique malls in the Twin Cities metro area. Family-owned for over four decades, the massive facility operates on a consignment and independent dealer model, providing thousands of square feet of indoor shopping space that is significantly larger than it appears from the outside.

Location & Operational Hours

The store is located in the southern metro suburbs and maintains a regular weekly schedule:

• Address: 191 River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, MN 55337
• Phone: (952) 894-7200
• Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Monday: Closed

Inventory & What to Expect

The layout is organized into clean, wide aisles hosting a highly diverse network of independent vendors. Reviewers frequently highlight that the store functions like a "walk down memory lane," with inventory that spans multiple eras:

• Collectible Toys: Widely considered one of the best local spots for nostalgic items, ranging from vintage Legos to retro action figures and toys from the past.
• Glassware & Ceramics: A substantial portion of the store features dedicated cases of antique glassware, Victorian buttons, mid-century ceramics, and American art pottery.
• Paper Goods & Media: Collectors can browse a rotating selection of old books, postcards, and vintage sports cards.
• Decor: While heavily focused on collectibles, jewelry, and smaller decorative home pieces, the volume of large furniture items is generally more limited compared to smaller goods.
• Shopping Tips & Policies

• Payment Methods: The business strictly operates on a no-checks-accepted policy due to past fraud. However, they fully accept major credit cards and cash. They do not accept Bitcoin.
• Secured Items: Roughly half of the premium or highly valuable merchandise is securely locked inside glass display cases. You will need to flag down a staff member to open them so you can examine items or check prices.
• Discounts: The mall runs promotional percentage-off sales every month or two. Visitors can sign up for their physical mailing list at the front desk to receive notifications about upcoming sales.
• Amenities: The building features a private lot with ample free parking, dedicated bike parking, and full wheelchair accessibility. Note that dogs are not permitted inside the store.
• Walking from Burnsville Transit Center
  Thelis is highly accessible for commuters using public transit, sitting just a short walking distance from the Burnsville Transit Center (located at 100 Highway 13 West).
  For real-time bus arrivals or transit tracking updates, riders can contact MVTA Customer Service at 952-882-7500.