Twin Cities museums slam their doors Friday as they take sides in 'ICE-Out' strike

The demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in downtown Minneapolis.

Fox News Digital reached out to ICE for comment. 

The agency previously said its enforcement actions are focused on individuals in this country illegally who pose public safety or national security concerns.

The museum in St. Paul is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization with interactive exhibits.

"We are open Saturday and Sunday as a place of respite and inspiration. Free admission. Open to everyone, always."

Kate Beane, executive director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art, said in a statement that "it is imperative that institutions value our shared humanity during these turbulent times in which we are living."

"The Bakken Museum works with the community, so we wish to join in solidarity by closing this Friday, January 23rd. Regular hours will resume Saturday, January 24th," wrote the science museum on Facebook.

The Minnesota Children's Museum alerted visitors on Instagram that it, too, would be closed Friday.

"We stand in solidarity with our community and staff in support of justice, kindness and human dignity," said the post. 

The American Swedish Institute (ASI) posted on its website that it would also close Friday. 

"For nearly 100 years, ASI has welcomed, celebrated and studied immigration. We stand with our community in the Twin Cities and Minnesota, now and always," said its memo.

The Museum of Russian Art and Weisman Art Museum both announced they are closed Friday, not specifically indicating whether they're supporting the strike or not.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum also said it would close.