Breaking Ground

From youth arts education to thought-provoking exhibitions, in-the-community workshops, and multidisciplinary programming, the M is breaking ground in more ways than one to offer ways for you to discover yourself and your community through American art.

Coming Soon: David Hamlow: Mirror Stage

Opening May 25, 2017: David Hamlow: Mirror Stage, a site-specific installation making visible the massive amounts of waste we produce each day.

City Pages Names Shadowlands the “Best Museum Exhibition” of 2017

City Pages names the M’s Ken Gonzales-Day: Shadowlands the “Best Museum Exhibition” of 2017.

Listening Sessions: We the People

The M is partnering with cultural organizations around the state to hold community discussions tackling questions about how the arts fit into Minnesotans’ lives. Through these conversations, we’re hoping to glean information about the changes necessary to make museum spaces like the M truly inviting and open to all who are interested in the arts.

Seeds of Change – Now at the Minnesota State Capitol

Seeds of Change celebrates the rich culture of Minnesota’s Hmong farmers, while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s landscape and our state’s agricultural traditions. Now on display at the Minnesota State Capitol.

A is for Animal

…B is for Bear, C is for Caribou, and D is for Dove. The artworks in this exhibition address how animals are an enduring inspiration for American artists. Now showing at the White Bear Center for the Arts.

A New American Art Museum

What would it look like if an American art museum were to more authentically reflect the American experience?

Museum Wins Knight Arts Challenge

The Minnesota Museum of American Art was named a winner in this year’s highly competitive St. Paul Knight Arts Challenge.

Hot off the Presses: Heart of St. Paul

Larry Millett’s new book tells the rich architectural and human history of this iconic downtown St. Paul landmark, now home to the museum.

City Pages Names The M “Best Museum of 2016”

“Whatever the future holds for the museum, we feel confident they’ll continue to put together engaging, thought-provoking shows celebrating Minnesota’s breadth of artistic talent.”