From contemporary exhibitions to historic works of art, MMAM engages visitors and the community with great art inspired by water.
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
Past, Present & Future Bar Bingo, a rousing gallery game inspired by Winona’s history and the places. The game invites participants to move between the museum and the city of Winona, past and present, and familiar places in Winona.
On September 13, 2026 Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective closes at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
Third Thursdays at MMAM, your new reason to start the weekend early.
With $5 gallery admission after 5 - 8p, a program highlight each month, and Happier Hour at MMAM’s new Waterbar Cafe + Provisions, Third Thursdays will become your new favorite night of the month.
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community as award-winning authors Anna Farro Henderson and Tamara Dean take the stage alongside local community voices for a timely discussion on climate, creativity, and collective action.
Celebrate the dedication of MMAM’s new solar array! Join us for some brief remarks, ribbon cutting ceremony and a toast right before the author talk event.
Join museum curators in the exhibition Andy DuCett: Home(town)for a relaxed, guided conversation exploring the artworks of Andy DuCett. Together, we’ll look closely, share observations, and unpack the ideas behind conceptual art, no art background needed. Come curious!
On September 19, 2026 Barbara McIlrath: LandSkyWater opens at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
Celebrate a season of mystery, transformation, and creativity during the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s Fall New Look Weekend. As part of MMAM’s 20th anniversary celebration and 2026 theme, Making Waves, the museum welcomes three featured artists: Andy DuCett with Home(town), Geo Rutherford with Spooky Waters of the World, Great Lakes and Beyond, and Barbara McIlrath withLandSkyWater.
Celebrate the season of mystery and transformation at MMAM’s New Look Masquerade Party. This immersive fall evening invites guests to step into a world of shifting identities, folklore, and imagination, where art, story, and disguise collide. Three exhibiting artists will be in attendance, including Andy DuCett (Home(town)), Geo Rutherford (Spooky Waters of the World), and Barbara McIlrath (LandSkyWater).