Today, the Minnesota Museum of American Art holds more than 4,500 artworks that showcase the unique voice of American artists. We are guided by the belief that art should reflect the constantly shifting landscape that defines the American experience.
Our responsive exhibitions connect diverse audiences with subjects and issues that are relevant and engaging. We listen intently to the diversity of voices in our community, learning from our exchanges with those we work alongside.
Our mission is to inspire people to discover themselves and their communities through American art.
Through every era, convention, and form, portraiture is built on the artist’s perception of both physical and emotional characteristics. To be perceived in this way is exceptionally vulnerable. The relationship between artist and subject…
Read More »Queering Indigeneity is an exhibition at the M of 16 native artists from the Upper Midwest: Sharon Day, Ryan Young, Delia Touche, Awanigiizhik Bruce, Niibawi Ajijaak, Awanaabe Syverson, Zoe Allen, Lera Hephner, Noah Polk, Madeline Treuer, Chewie…
Read More »MATTERS OF THE M when you're in the mirror... OPENING SOON! when you're in the mirror... February 13–April 27, 2025 Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery Through every era, convention, and form, portraiture is built on the artist’s…
Read More »When the New Wing opened in October, the M expanded from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet. We’re not just growing-we’re reshaping the landscape of art museums right here in the Midwest. Your support during Give to the Max Day allows the M to…
Read More »MATTERS OF THE M "Hilo de la Sangre" opens July 11, 2024 On view July 11 through December 1, 2024 Artists Reception, Thursday, August 1, 2024 Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery Organized with Grupo Soap del Corazón, this exhibition brings…
Read More »Together is a mixed media art exhibition featuring artwork from ten Minnesota artist families of diverse ages and family structures who have created individual and communal work for the exhibition. Artists Emmett and Kit Ramstad conceived this…
Read More »Organized with Grupo Soap del Corazón, this exhibition brings together Latine visual artists from across the diaspora to consider the significance of blood as the most essential component of life. Its concealed fluidity in our bodies helps us…
Read More »Fall, —St. Paul, MN—The M (Minnesota Museum of American Art) is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Hazel Belvo: For Love, opening Saturday, November 4, 2023 in the Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery. Hazel Belvo is a significant…
Read More »A Special Note from Dr. Kate Beane and Ann Ruhr Pifer M is for Momentum Dear Friends, We are so excited to share with you that momentum is building at the M! And, at the heart of every new project, bold exploration, and unique idea, is a…
Read More »Momentum Building on the Past, Envisioning the Future Thursday, May 4, 2023 From 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Momentum Tickets There are a million reasons why you should attend the M's annual celebration and fundraiser. Here are the top 10. #1 BID ON…
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