Minot has two rail museums: the Minot Railway Museum and the Old Soo Depot Transportation Museum, reflecting the importance of rail to this city.

The Taube Museum of Art shows a variety of visual arts, with a focus on small displays. The museum has a variety of events and educational programs.

The Dakota Territory Air Museum features a number of small aircraft, with a focus on pre-WWII airplanes. The museum also has a variety of flying-related items, including photos, flight gear, uniforms, and other memorabilia.

The Arlene Theater is home of the Mouse River Players, a small all-volunteer theatrical company. They put on a few shows a year.

The Minot Symphony Orchestra is the Minot State University orchestra, supported by a local subscribership; they give several concerts a year. Minot is the smallest city in the US with a city orchestra.