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Exhibitions

[October - December 2025]

 

Once Upon a Shore

On view January 25, 2025 - January 2026

Alexis Rockman: Oceanus

On View June 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026

 

Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow

On view August 30 - December 28, 2025

Upper Mississippi Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters

On view September 2 - November 28, 2025

 
All 2025 Exhibitions
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October 2025 Programs

November 2025 Programs

December 2025 Programs

Featured
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson
Dec 6
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson
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Dec 6
10 Days of Giving [Santa's Workshop]
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Dec 10
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Dec 11
Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Grand Panorama Advancement
Dec 16
Grand Panorama Advancement
Closing - Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow
Dec 28
Closing - Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow
Grand Panorama REWIND
Dec 28
Grand Panorama REWIND

MMAM Programs

[October - December 2025]

Featured
Winona Gift Shop Hop
Dec 6
Winona Gift Shop Hop
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson
Dec 6
Ride the Wave, with Sarah Johnson

This mindfulness-based program focuses on exploring themes that support our health through creativity and play, inspired by MMAM galleries.

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Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Dec 10
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting

Are you Interested in becoming a volunteer Docent at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum? We would love for you to join us! 

Those who are interested in learning more are invited to join MMAM staff for an informal question and answer session on December 10 at 10am, in the Museum’s Oberton Education Room to learn about what it takes to become a Docent. There will be free coffee and Bloedow’s doughnuts for all attendees.

→ learn more + register.

Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Dec 11
Water Music: Christmas Concertos

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

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Grand Panorama Advancement
Dec 16
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

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Closing - Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow
Dec 28
Closing - Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow

Michael Kareken: Ebb and Flow closes to the public at 5pm on December, 28, 2025, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

Grand Panorama REWIND
Dec 28
Grand Panorama REWIND

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. The panorama is stored on four large rolls. Due to their size, and time it takes to change these rolls, MMAM curators and staff must change them while the museum is closed. But before they can be changed, the rolls must be rewound back to the beginning. Join us for a behind-the-scenes viewing of the panorama in motion as the second of the four rolls is rewound to the beginning.

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"Water | Craft" Closes
Dec 27
"Water | Craft" Closes

On Sunday, December 27, 2026 Water | Craft closes at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

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Past Exhibition Programming

Featured
SPARK! Cultural Programming for People Living with Memory Loss
Dec 3
SPARK! Cultural Programming for People Living with Memory Loss

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.

Grand Panorama Advancement
Dec 2
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Upper Mississippi River Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters Closes
Nov 28
Upper Mississippi River Plein Air: Boats, Bridges and Backwaters Closes

This installation features selected works from the Upper Mississippi River Plein Air artists. Teaching artists, Joshua Cunningham and Kar-Keat Chong present a small body of their work in MMAM’s new Waterbar Cafe + Provisions and the Plein Air teaching artists work is on display in the museum’s Oberton Education Room. 

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Ride the Wave
Nov 23
Ride the Wave

This mindfulness-based program focuses on exploring themes that support our health through creativity and play, inspired by MMAM galleries.

→ learn more.

Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt

Spread holiday cheer with handcrafted block-print cards in this creative workshop at MMAM! Sip a handcrafted cocktail from Waterbar Cafe + Provisions while you carve, ink, and print a beautiful set of cards ready to share with loved ones. 

→ learn more.

Grand Panorama Advancement
Nov 20
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

2025 Give to the Max Day!
Nov 20
2025 Give to the Max Day!

Support the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and give to the max on Thursday, November 20!

Lecture: The Activist Tradition in Western Art
Nov 18
Lecture: The Activist Tradition in Western Art

The work of Alexis Rockman continues a long tradition of using art as a means to provoke reflection on humanity’s relationship with the natural world. This presentation by WSU history professor emeritus, Greg Schmidt, will survey the long and deep tradition of artwork (primarily “high art” painting) in Europe and America aimed at persuading people to pay attention to or shape their minds about a variety of topics.

Water Music: Epic Journeys
Nov 13
Water Music: Epic Journeys

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concertsat the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

→ Learn more & purchase tickets.

Grand Panorama Advancement
Nov 8
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Fall Seasonal Saturday: Tales from the Deep
Nov 8
Fall Seasonal Saturday: Tales from the Deep

Join us for the Fall Seasonal Saturday with $1 admission! Inspired by Alexis Rockman: Oceanus, the theme of this Seasonal Saturday is Tales from the Deep. 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!

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Grand Panorama Advancement (Spooky Edition)
Oct 31
Grand Panorama Advancement (Spooky Edition)

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us for a special spooky Halloween panorama advancement.

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Volunteer Docent Information Meeting
Oct 29
Volunteer Docent Information Meeting

Are you Interested in becoming a volunteer Docent at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum? We would love for you to join us! 

Those who are interested in learning more are invited to join MMAM staff for an informal question and answer session on October 29 at 10am, in the Museum’s Oberton Education Room to learn about what it takes to become a Docent. There will be free coffee and Bloedow’s doughnuts for all attendees.

→ learn more + register.

Grand Panorama Advancement
Oct 23
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

Alexis Rockman: Making Oceanus
Oct 21
Alexis Rockman: Making Oceanus

Join us for a MMAM curator-led panel discussion exploring the making of Oceanus by contemporary artist Alexis Rockman. MMAM’s new Associate Curator of Climate and Clean Water, Kamala Nair, will join longtime curator Jon Swanson as they interview Rockman on the intersection of science and art in his work.

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Grand Panorama Advancement
Oct 14
Grand Panorama Advancement

At 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World is the longest painting in the United States. Due to its immense size, only 40 feet of this epic painting can be viewed at one time. Join us as staff advance the panorama throughout the year of its exhibition.

→ learn more.

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Thursday Night Series

[October - December 2025]

Featured
Water Music: Christmas Concertos
Dec 11
Water Music: Christmas Concertos

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

→ Learn more & purchase tickets.

Past Thursday Night Events

Featured
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt

Spread holiday cheer with handcrafted block-print cards in this creative workshop at MMAM! Sip a handcrafted cocktail from Waterbar Cafe + Provisions while you carve, ink, and print a beautiful set of cards ready to share with loved ones. 

→ learn more.

Water Music: Epic Journeys
Nov 13
Water Music: Epic Journeys

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue our partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concertsat the MMAM. Water Music presents a series of four chamber music concerts in an intimate, refined setting among the galleries. These performances are jointly programmed to spotlight both the visual treasures of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and musical masterworks unified by a common theme.

→ Learn more & purchase tickets.

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Workshops

[October - December 2025]

Past Workshops

Featured
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 2/
Nov 29
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 2/

Join Winona-based ceramic artist Will Brzezinski for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll create your very own set of beautiful, functional ceramic cups—no pottery wheel required! This beginner-friendly experience opens the door to the ceramic arts through accessible hand-building techniques that anyone can master.

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Ride the Wave
Nov 23
Ride the Wave

This mindfulness-based program focuses on exploring themes that support our health through creativity and play, inspired by MMAM galleries.

→ learn more.

Workshop: Relief Woodcuts with Kevin Ewing
Nov 22
Workshop: Relief Woodcuts with Kevin Ewing

Curious about wood carving? This relaxed, hands-on class is for you! You will be provided with an 8”x10” basswood board and tools to use for this day-long, relief carving experience. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, you will learn to use three different gouges and the marks they can make as practice.

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Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt
Nov 20
Craft + Cocktail: Block-Printed Greeting Card Sets with Marlie Voigt

Spread holiday cheer with handcrafted block-print cards in this creative workshop at MMAM! Sip a handcrafted cocktail from Waterbar Cafe + Provisions while you carve, ink, and print a beautiful set of cards ready to share with loved ones. 

→ learn more.

Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 1/2)
Nov 15
Workshop: Handbuilt Ceramic Cup Set with Will Brzezinski (Day 1/2)

Join Winona-based ceramic artist Will Brzezinski for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll create your very own set of beautiful, functional ceramic cups—no pottery wheel required! This beginner-friendly experience opens the door to the ceramic arts through accessible hand-building techniques that anyone can master.

→ learn more.

Workshop: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo
Nov 1
Workshop: State Fair Seed Art with Nick Rindo

Join Minneapolis-based artist Nick Rindo for an all-inclusive introduction to Minnesota State Fair Crop Art. This workshop provides all the tools and knowledge required to submit your first entry in next year's State Fair. The session reviews current rules and categories while exploring the rich history of Minnesota crop art.

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Workshop: Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop with Shea Schachameyer
Oct 25
Workshop: Mapping Water - A Quilting Workshop with Shea Schachameyer

Join textile artist Shea for an immersive one-day workshop exploring the intersection of place, water, and textile arts. Participants will create a beautiful 6" x 6" textile map featuring the waterways of the Mississippi River near the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, using accessible stencil techniques that can be replicated at home.

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Workshop: Painting the Day - Plein Air Oil Painting with Joshua Cunningham
Oct 3
Workshop: Painting the Day - Plein Air Oil Painting with Joshua Cunningham

Join plein air painter, Joshua Cunningham, for a special 2-day oil plein air painting workshop. Each day will be unique and subject to the time, place, and weather. In this workshop, participants will examine how some foundational principles of the prismatic palette can deepen the understanding of how light and air reveal the world, helping us see and share in the gift of each day.

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[SOLD OUT] Workshop: Master the Basics - Ink and Watercolor Sketching with Kar-Keat Chong
Oct 3
[SOLD OUT] Workshop: Master the Basics - Ink and Watercolor Sketching with Kar-Keat Chong

Join Kar-Keat Chong, artist, architect, educator and worldly Urban Sketcher for his workshop “Master the Basics: Ink and Watercolor Sketching with Kar-Keat Chong.” Designed to develop confidence and understand the dynamics of sketching on location. Come away with the skills and passion for life-long learning as you embark on your artistic expression through sketching.

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