Plan your visit
The venue is at 12600 Nicollet Avenue. Free parking is available nearby, including the Heart of the City Parking Deck and Parking Ramp within one block, along with on-street spaces.
Accessibility
Accessible seating is available in both theaters, and an elevator reaches second-floor general-admission and balcony areas. The venue also provides accessible restrooms, assisted-listening equipment, and ASL interpretation upon request.
About Ames Center
Ames Center is a performing arts and community venue in Burnsville with a proscenium theater, an intimate black box theater, an art gallery, and event spaces. The facility opened in 2009 and hosts performances, meetings, and community events.
Venue policies
Security
Guests and bags may be screened at venue entrances.
Prohibited items
Outside food and beverages, professional camera equipment, recording devices, illegal drugs, pets other than service animals, drones, and other listed items are prohibited, with accommodation exceptions.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside the Ames Center.