Woman looking at Adam Turman art in the Reedy Gallery

Art at the Arboretum

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.

Rotating Exhibitions

Permanent Collections

Art Events

Galleries

  • Water, Earth, Sky

    Nov. 20, 2024-Jan. 12, 2025

    Water, Earth, Sky is a gathering of 11 artists who are dedicated to celebrating the beauty of nature and expressing their care for the natural world through their art. Through their creative processes, the artists study and interpret their subjects in their chosen media. To reciprocate for nature’s gifts, the artists apply their skills and insights to the conservation of native species and ecological systems.

    Preview the exhibit

  • Fusion of Light and Brush: The Work of Lonnie Broden

    Nov. 1, 2024-Jan. 6, 2025

    Step into a realm where the boundaries between painting and photography blur, merging into a captivating tapestry of visual storytelling. "Fusion of Light and Brush" showcases the artistry of Lonnie Broden who harnesses both the brush and the camera to explore new dimensions of expression.

    Beginning with an outdoor scene Broden both paints an impressionistic style artwork and simultaneously photographs the setting. 

    Back in her studio, she combines these two ideas in an innovative approach. Witness the synergy of two art forms as they intertwine seamlessly, offering a fresh perspective on traditional and contemporary themes alike. She blends realism and imagination resulting with pieces that invite you to delve deeper into the creative process. 

  • Poster Palooza: Celebrating 50 Years of Andersen Horticultural Library

    Aug. 26, 2024-Jan. 24, 2025


    This showcase of student creativity and library joy celebrates 50 years of the Andersen Horticultural Library at the Arboretum! University of Minnesota College of Design students bring the library's unique collections to life through vibrant posters designed in a surface design course led by Professor James Boyd Brent. Join us in marking this momentous occasion with these colorful posters that illustrate the fascinating stories behind our books and botanicals.

Upcoming Art Events

White sculpture in the harrison sculpture garden

Summer Dance by Barbara Hepworth

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.