From contemporary exhibitions to historic works of art, MMAM engages visitors and the community with great art inspired by water.
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
SPARK! at Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a unique, free program designed specifically for people with memory loss and their care partners. SPARK! programs offer participants an opportunity to enhance their quality of life through social engagement, mental stimulation, and communication.
Join us for the Summer Seasonal Saturday with $1 admission! Join a tour, listen to live music, try your hand at art-making, or visit one of our community partners. Bingo Overboard, everyone’s favorite search-and-find game, is always available - just don’t forget to pick up your recycled prize!
Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on July 14, to explore, create and play at Toddler Tuesday! This program is for our littlest art lovers (age 1-5) and their grownups. This event offers hands-on art activities, opportunities to connect with other families, free-play, storytelling, and a chance for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore the artworks in the galleries.
This summer, immerse yourself in the beauty and power of water through art at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum! Every Saturday from June through August, join us for a 30-minute guided tour highlighting artworks that celebrate water’s influence on artists across time and place.
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Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and creative spirit of the Driftless Region with Mississippi Sippin’, MMAM’s beloved summer music series. Now part of our Third Thursdays, these concert are set against the stunning backdrop of the Mississippi River. This all-ages event invites you to unwind with a live outdoor performances, specials at the MMAM Shoppe, and culinary delights and beverages from MMAM’s Waterbar Cafe + Provisions.
Third Thursdays at MMAM, your new reason to start the weekend early.
With $5 gallery admission after 5 - 8p, a program highlight each month, and Happier Hour at MMAM’s new Waterbar Cafe + Provisions, Third Thursdays will become your new favorite night of the month.