Spring Seasonal Saturday
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10a - 4p*
Tickets: $1 | Member Rate: Free
9:30a - 10a: Quiet Art Room
Activities close at 4pm. $1 admission and galleries open until 5p!
Art is for everyone! Join the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for the Spring Seasonal Saturday on April 11. With $1 admission for all, this is a fun and lively day to visit the museum for first-time visitors and experienced museum-goers alike. Today’s theme is inspired by MMAM's exhibition Splish, Splash, Story: Selections from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Enjoy wandering the galleries on your own, or join a tour, listen to live music, try your hand at art-making, and visit our community partner, the City of Winona! Bingo Overboard, everyone’s favorite search-and-find game, is always available, just don’t forget to pick up your prize!
April 11 Schedule of Events
*Quiet Art Room
Oberton Education Room [9:30-10am]
MMAM will open the art-making activity room at 9:30am to offer a quieter environment to minimize distractions and sensory stimulation. Kindly note, the galleries and other activities will not open until 10am.
ART-MAKING
Oberton Education Room [9:30am - 4pm]
Carle’s Collaged Creatures. Using a variety of materials, create colorful and wacky animal sculpture. For all ages and abilities.
Pages that Pop: Storytime with Winona Public Library!
Splish, Splash, Story: Selections from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art [10:30a]
Settle in for story time with Winona Public Library's youth librarian, Tricia Wehrenberg. Ms. Tricia will share a beloved picture book inspired by the bright colors and imaginative world of Eric Carle. Perfect for all ages.
MMAM Highlights Tour
Atrium [10:15am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm]
Explore, learn, discover, experience, appreciate. Join MMAM docents for an insider's tour of the galleries and a closer look at standout pieces on display. All tours are 30 minutes and utilize assistive listening devices.
Curator’s Tour
Atrium [11:15am & 3:15pm]
Explore, learn, discover, experience, appreciate. Join MMAM curators to learn the stories behind the exhibitions. Both tours are 30 minutes and utilize assistive listening devices.
Director’s Tour
Atrium [1:15pm]
Explore, learn, discover, experience, appreciate. Join the MMAM Executive Director to learn what’s happening, and what’s coming up at MMAM. This tour is 30 minutes and will utilize assistive listening devices.
Meet the Artwork
Eric Carle! [10am-12pm]
Stop, look and learn. Take 30 seconds, or 30 minutes to dig into the life and artworks of Eric Carle.
Meet the Stories!
[10am - 12pm]
Looking for new additions for your home library? Chat with our Storytime Docent about these great children's picture books.
LIVE MUSIC
Gallery 4 [11am + 3pm]
Enjoy live music from Jim Reineke (jazz mandolinist) from 11am - 12pm, and live music from Winds of Winona (Clarinet Quartet) from 3 - 4pm.
BINGO OVERBOARD
Atrium [10am - 4pm]
Play everyone’s favorite search-and-find gallery game and win a prize.
Community Partner: City of Winona - Parks & Recreation
MMAM Family Lounge [10am - 4pm]
Stop by to learn about the City of Winona Parks & Recreation department and their summer offerings and special events coming up! Including Lake Lodge Recreation Center, Bob Welch Aquatic Center, and Youth & Adult Sports for summer fun.
PROJECT FINE
Atrium [10am - 1pm]
Interpreters Available: Hmong & Spanish Interpreters from Project FINE.
Interpretes disponibles de: Hmong & Español de Project FINE.
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Free transportation
Free transportation to and from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is available through Winona Area Transit Service’s Dial-A-Ride. Call 507-454-6666 to schedule your ride a few days before you plan to visit, and MMAM will pay your fare upon arrival and provide you with return fare.
Seasonal Saturday Support Comes From:
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
