MN Marine Art Museum - "Home(town)" by Andy DuCett

Using the idea of a river town as a starting point, Andy DuCett will create multiple new site-specific installations for the Minnesota Marine Art Museum that start in the galleries but extend beyond the walls of the museum and into Winona, his hometown community, in the exhibition Home(town). Working across many artistic mediums, DuCett has a long history of fusing institutional presentation methods and languages with hyper-local visual and cultural vernacular.

MN Marine Art Museum - “Gidibaajimomin / We Tell Stories” by Gordon Coons

Gordon Coons is an artist and educator originally from Wisconsin and now living and working in Minneapolis, MN and is an enrolled member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe of Wisconsin. Coons is a self-taught artist working in a variety of mediums including linoleum block prints, paintings, pen and ink drawings, sculpture, and prints created from cedar smoke and gold leaf. His colorful works are considered to be in the Woodland Style of art inspired by regional Ojibwa rock paintings, petroglyphs, historic birch bark drawings, and oral traditions.

MN Marine Art Museum - "Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective"

Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective seeks to celebrate Minnesota’s rich tapestry of folklore, cultural heritage, and oral tradition as expressed through the landscape, focusing on the lakes, rivers and other waterways of Minnesota. Artists in this group exhibition aim to interpret legends, tall tales, folklore, or personal narratives through visual art created in direct engagement with the natural environment and aquatic ecosystems of Minnesota.

Michael Monroe's "We Dig Peter, Paul & Mary"

Michael Monroe, hailed as a “Minnesota acoustic music master” by the Star Tribune, guides this trio through timeless classics such as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Weave Me the Sunshine,” “Marvelous Little Toy,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “Day Is Done,” and “I Dig Rock and Roll Music,” along with chart-toppers like “Puff the Magic Dragon,” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” Delight in this skilled trio as Ann Reed’s pristine highs, Timothy Frantzich’s tenor, and Michael Monroe’s baritone create flawless harmonies, all laced with a hint

Mayo Clinic Lecture Series: "Healing Hands: The Sisters of St. Francis and Mayo Clinic"

We are pleased to announce the next fascinating film and lecture in our ongoing series exploring the history of the Mayo Clinic! This special presentation, titled "Healing Hands: The Sisters of St Francis and Mayo Clinic," will be delivered by the distinguished Sister Tierney Trueman on February 5th, 2026, at 7pm. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into the foundational and enduring role of the Sisters of St. Francis in the history of the Mayo Clinic.

Hungry Like the Wolf

Playwright Sandra Struthers delivers a thought-provoking new comedy that dives into the critical, ongoing fight for labor rights and gender equity. The production launches from the groundbreaking history of the Willmar Eight, the women who led the first American bank strike right here in Minnesota. This dynamic piece uses this historical foundation to explore related themes, including the subsequent '80s film, McCarthyism, and the political life of director Lee Grant.

Courting Harry

Trace the journey of Minnesota natives Chief Justice Warren Burger and Justice Harry Blackmun, from their roots in the St. Paul neighborhood to the pinnacle of the nation’s highest court. Two lifelong friends, their unbreakable bond now confronted with history-making decisions that will define their future. Dive into the dynamic tensions of the Supreme Court, where Nixon’s appointees grapple with conflicting ideologies in the arena of America’s most contentious legal battles. An insightful exploration of friendship, authority, and justice.

The Best of Broadway Belters & A Band with Jen Burleigh-Bentz

Experience the extraordinary Jen Burleigh-Bentz—renowned for her electrifying performances in Mamma Mia! on Broadway—as she graces the stage at the History Theatre for an unforgettable evening honoring Broadway’s most iconic belters. With her signature charm and powerful voice, Jen will honor legends such as Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Ethel Merman, and others. With an amazing band, this concert guarantees an evening filled with unforgettable melodies and exhilarating Broadway enchantment.

Archival Footage Bingo

Join the MNHS Digital Media Archives team for a fun-filled night that will merge two of our favorite things - archival footage and bingo! Rules for bingo remain the same, just replace the bingo ball cage with a reel of gems from our MNHS collections. Footage will include short films from Minnesota’s past, home movies, local news segments, and quirky clips that you won’t see anywhere else. Don’t miss this unique program!