Adam Turman exhibit (May 2024) in the Reedy Gallery. Photo by Jill Bierbaum-Rice
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is the perfect intersection of art and nature with over 100 works of art plus nature-based art galleries and shows year-round. Visitors are welcome to explore the 3 indoor, rotating exhibitions and then visit the grounds to see the collections along Three-Mile Drive and in the Harrison Sculpture Garden, home of the Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk.
Indigenous peoples receive waived general daily admission to the Arboretum by calling 612-301-6775 to make a reservation.
Galleries
- Jan. 29-March 22, 2026
"A Chorus of Wings" is a unique exhibition that brings together four distinct artistic voices, all united by a profound appreciation for our feathered friends. Their passion is evident in the craftsmanship and feeling of each work.
Marvel at this delightful show filled with a variety of styles and mediums including acrylic, ink and colored pencil to ceramics as diverse as the birds they celebrate.
Rotating Florists of the Spring Flower Show
Jan. 31-March 15, 2026
During the 2026 Spring Flower Show, a variety of amazing local florists will each create a wonderfully unique and inspiring arrangement to complement the show. Arrangements will be switched out throughout the duration of the show.- Jan. 30-March 15, 2026
This compelling exhibition explores the relationship between the ephemeral and the enduring in two diverse art forms.
Martha Bird’s work plays with the traditional weave of functional baskets, twisting and expanding them into sculptural willow and rattan forms. She draws her inspiration from French, Irish and Japanese basketry that allow viewers to experience the art form in new ways. Return Again and Pathways feature willow from the Arboretum, while other works in the show are woven from the willow garden that Bird cultivates in southeast Minnesota.Her baskets are on display throughout the Spring Flower Show, with a focus on her Japanese-inspired basketry in the Andersen Horticultural Library. A sculptural vessel, Wayward, features weekly botanical arrangements in collaboration with florist Jack Nelson, EMC (European Master Certification) of Wysp Studio. Susan Snegosky of Fiddles & Fronds created ikebana-style floral arrangements on display throughout Andersen Horticultural Library to accompany Bird’s Japanese-inspired baskets, and complement the serene energy of the famous George Nakashima furnishings.Artist Marilyn Cox creates decoupage on upcycled glass. She skillfully adds intricate, narrative or abstract designs to what might otherwise be discarded objects. Decoupage (French for “to cut”) is the art of permanently decorating a surface with cut paper and varnish, and it is utilized here as a unique form of collage. The layering technique the artist uses allows for the juxtaposition of images, text and color, effectively preserving the paper fragments and adding texture to the final sculpture or vessel.
Together these artists have produced a collection of resilient, tactile artworks in which every sustainably harvested branch and sealed glowing paper shape holds a piece of its story, demonstrating the profound power of transformation through careful, patient handwork.
- Feb. 17-March 16, 2026
This gallery experience begins through the eyes and lenses of the dedicated Arboretum Photographers’ Society made up of gifted photographers who seek more than just a beautiful vista. Their work is an exploration of the profound connection between human emotion and the natural world.
These images transcend traditional landscape photography. Instead they focusing on creating a feeling that transports the viewer directly into the quiet, resonant heart of the scene. Each image is a visual anchor, capturing not just light and form, but the essence of a location.
Take your own visual journey and notice the joy and wonder these images elicit as you peruse these works of art.
- Jan. 31-March 15, 2026
This wall exhibit features stories of Minnesotans who are taking approachable actions to protect water quality through gardening and being outside, with most solutions focused on sustainable gardening strategies such as rain barrels, native pollinator-friendly plantings, invasive plant removal and landscape restoration. Let their stories inspire you to become a water steward in your own community!
Exhibit Your Art
The Arboretum is pleased to curate art exhibits in its galleries featuring local and Upper Midwest artists. If you’re interested in showing your work, please fill out this form.