In Terminal 1, there’s a Prince-only shop that saves you the drive to Paisley Park.
Prince at MSP Terminal 1 functions as a mini museum plus merch stand, with walls of purple shirts, socks, and hoodies tied to the Chanhassen estate. You’ll see album art, tour-style graphics, and Minneapolis-specific designs, all packed into a tiny footprint in the concourse. Think quick walk-through, not full gallery.
Most apparel runs at Paisley Park pricing: expect T‑shirts in the $30–$40 range and hoodies higher than that, called out in multiple Google and Yelp reviews. One reviewer literally described it as “a tiny shrine to Prince in the middle of the concourse” after grabbing a purple shirt and magnet as a last‑minute Minnesota gift. Budget like you’re in a concert merch line, not Target at MOA.
The value play is the small stuff: pins, keychains, magnets, and similar trinkets under typical hoodie prices, mentioned repeatedly in Yelp notes. Regulars on Google say they stop in for “one purple thing” per trip—sometimes socks, sometimes a keychain—so they can trade gifts without buying another $60+ sweatshirt. It’s a fast in-and-out stop on a 45‑minute layover.
Watch out for sticker shock: several reviews warn that everything is officially licensed, so there are no bargain racks or $10 tees. If you want the full Paisley Park deep dive, you still need the 20‑plus‑mile drive to Chanhassen. Tip: walk the shop once before you pick anything up; decide your price cap, then go back for exactly one souvenir.