Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Minnesota Marine Art Museum MMAM's mission it to create meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water.
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The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) engages visitors in meaningful visual art experiences through education and exhibitions that explore the ongoing and historic human relationship with water. Follow The MMAM Store here:

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June Third Thursday is coming up quickly and we are so excited to activate the riverwalk with life, laughter, and good t...
06/16/2026

June Third Thursday is coming up quickly and we are so excited to activate the riverwalk with life, laughter, and good tunes! The midwest’s #1 inter-dimensional fantasy party band, the Loreweavers , will be joining us this Thursday for a Mississippi Sippin concert by bringing lively sea shanties and folk-lore galore to the MMAM gardens. Thursday night is destined to be a Ye’ Olde Good Time and party you will not want to miss.

Third Thursdays are the perfect reason to start your weekend early! Join us on June 18, from 5p - 8p, for an evening of art, music, and riverfront relaxation. Gallery admission is reduced to $5, making it the perfect opportunity to explore our newest exhibitions. Music begins at 6p, which allows you the perfect amount of time to settle in, grab a beverage from the Waterbar Cafe + Provisions, and relax into the beautiful scenery of the Mississippi River and Driftless Region!

Learn more: https://mmam.org/calendar2/2026/loreweavers

Looking for some unique finds and unbeatable deals? The MMAM Shoppe has you covered. There's something for everyone and ...
06/13/2026

Looking for some unique finds and unbeatable deals? The MMAM Shoppe has you covered. There's something for everyone and we might just have everything that you need this season… and more! Browse our carefully curated selection of books, collectibles, artwork, and memorabilia, all packed with personality and charm. Whether you're shopping for a special gift or treating yourself, you'll discover one-of-a-kind finds you won't see anywhere else.

The MMAM galleries & Shoppe are open Tuesday - Sunday, 10a - 5p, and our Waterbar Cafe + Provisions is open Thursday - Sunday, 10a - 4p.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of great art inspired by water at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on July 24 - 26! MMAM...
06/11/2026

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of great art inspired by water at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on July 24 - 26! MMAM’s 20th Anniversary Weekend will honor the people, exhibitions, and experiences that have shaped MMAM over the past two decades, and we are inviting you be part of the celebration.

On Saturday, July 25, the 20th Anniversary Party will feature special activities for all ages, live music, food and beverages, birthday treats, and a chance to explore our galleries at a special throwback admission price of just $6, reflecting MMAM's opening-year admission rate. Adding to the excitement, the World's Largest Rubber Duck will make a special appearance on MMAM's grounds throughout the weekend, creating the perfect backdrop for photos, family fun, and unforgettable memories.

https://mmam.org/duck

“Gordon C***s: Gidibaajimomin / We Tell Stories” is a vibrant and captivating exhibition of Woodland Style art inspired ...
06/10/2026

“Gordon C***s: Gidibaajimomin / We Tell Stories” is a vibrant and captivating exhibition of Woodland Style art inspired by regional Ojibwa rock paintings, petroglyphs, historic birch bark drawings, and oral traditions. Through bold imagery and rich symbolism, Gordon C***s shares his unique interpretation of traditional Native stories and cultural teachings.

His striking use of color carries geographic and seasonal significance, while bold outlines and interconnected lines represent communication, power, and the relationships that connect all living things. Each work invites viewers to explore layers of meaning rooted in Indigenous knowledge and storytelling.

Gordon also encourages visitors to view his artwork through traditional red-and-blue 3D glasses, revealing dramatic shifts in color and making the intricate lines appear to leap from the surface. Experiencing this already dynamic exhibition through a different lens (quite literally) adds another dimension to the artwork and creates a memorable visual experience for visitors of all ages.

“Gordon C***s: Gidibaajimomin / We Tell Stories” will be on view through August 30.

Learn more at: https://mmam.org/gordon-coons

[Images by Bailey Bolton for MMAM: "Gordon C***s: Gidibaajimomin / We Tell Stories"]

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum presents great art inspired by water. From the literary arts gallery, “Splish, Splash, S...
06/06/2026

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum presents great art inspired by water. From the literary arts gallery, “Splish, Splash, Story: Selections from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art,” to MMAM’s collection featured in “Fluid: What is Marine Art, and What Can it Be?” there is something for everyone. Are you looking to learn more about these exhibitions? Join a public tour every Saturday this summer at 11am, included with admission.

Plan your visit today, and make sure to stop by the new Waterbar Cafe + Provisions for a bite to eat!

Galleries and Shoppe: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Waterbar Cafe + Provisions: Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

“Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective” celebrates Minnesota’s rich folklore...
06/05/2026

“Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective” celebrates Minnesota’s rich folklore, cultural heritage, and storytelling traditions through landscape art inspired by the state’s lakes, rivers, and waterways.

The exhibition features 43 paintings by 32 artists from The Minnesota Plein Air Collective is a collaboration between the Art of the Lakes Association, Outdoor Painters of Minnesota, and Red Wing Arts the nonprofit organizers of Minnesota’s three premier annual plein air painting competitions in Battle Lake, Grand Marais, and Red Wing, Minnesota.

These groups join together in a different Minnesota venue each year to present an annual exhibition, spreading awareness throughout the state and bringing the joy and beauty of landscape painting to wider audiences.

[Images by Bailey Bolton for MMAM: "Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective"]

One of the most historically captivating exhibitions currently on view at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is "The Coast ...
06/04/2026

One of the most historically captivating exhibitions currently on view at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is "The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America". Since opening on March 14, this traveling exhibition organized by The New York Historical has quickly become a visitor favorite.

Featuring more than 50 marine and maritime artifacts drawn from an expansive collection, this exhibition brings America’s maritime past vividly to life. Through sweeping seascapes, dramatic shipwrecks, bustling harbors, fierce naval battles, and intimate portraits, visitors can explore how water helped shape young American culture, identity, and history.

The exhibition traces America’s evolving relationship with water from 1750 to 1904. Along the way, guests will encounter works by some of the country's most celebrated marine and portrait artists, including Thomas Birch, Thomas Buttersworth, Jasper Francis Cropsey, John Frederick Kensett, Edward Moran, Rembrandt Peale, Howard Pyle, and Francis Augustus Silva.

Whether you're drawn to history, adventure, or breathtaking art, “The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America” offers a fascinating journey through the waters that helped define America.

On view through February 28, 2027.

[Image by Bailey Bolton for MMAM: "The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America"]

Are you looking for an engaging and fun activity for you and your toddler? Join us at MMAM for Toddler Tuesday on June 9...
06/04/2026

Are you looking for an engaging and fun activity for you and your toddler? Join us at MMAM for Toddler Tuesday on June 9 from 10:30am - 12p! Enjoy storytelling, opportunities to meet and connect with other families, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore artworks in the galleries. Come to the museum to explore, create, and play!

Pre-register and skip the line! https://mmam.org/calendar2/2026/toddler-tuesday-jun

Happy National Mississippi River day from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum! Located on the banks of the mighty Mississipp...
06/02/2026

Happy National Mississippi River day from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum!

Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, MMAM’s visitors, volunteers, and staff are lucky enough to enjoy the museum’s beautiful 7-acre riverside campus.
A few weeks ago, the Mississippi, along with its passing barges and tugboats, served as the perfect subject matter during MMAM’s New Look Weekend. The incomparable Nelia Harper French (Nelia Harper Art) led a wonderful three-hour plein air paint-along on our riverwalk, guiding participants through the creative process while exploring the “light effect” that is so essential to painting outdoors.

Despite hours of bright sunshine, participants embraced the challenge and created stunning works that captured the unique beauty of the Mississippi River with its flowing waters, working vessels, dramatic bluffs, and vibrant gardens. Their paintings reflected not only the landscape before them, but also the enduring inspiration that this iconic river provides.

Today, we celebrate the Mississippi River’s history, beauty, and impact on the communities that line its shores. Thank you to this incredible river for inspiring artists, connecting people, and enriching life here in Winona and beyond.

Happy National Mississippi River Day! ❤

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Friday 10am - 5pm
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