The Arboretum is the perfect intersection of art and nature. We have over 100 works of art, plus nature-based art galleries and shows year-round. You are welcome to explore three 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
- May 20-July 20, 2026
“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings.
Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on wood capture the iconic beauty of Minnesota’s landscapes and lakes with a storyteller’s eye.
In contrast, Meuwissen offers a viewpoint from within. Her abstract, luminous layers of oil and wax paintings strip away the literal to reveal the emotional essence of a place. When looking at her pieces, you witness the joyful shifting of energy in nature.
This exhibition invites you to shift your own perspective and find beauty in it all.
Don't miss a chance to meet the artists in Reedy Gallery on May 31.
- June 19-Aug. 19, 2026
Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression. This exhibition explores how light and energy transition across different surfaces.
Patty MacHalec’s plein-air style multimedia canvases display a classic depth. The organic, three-dimensional curves of Kristen Treuting’s gourds are stained with ornamental motifs. Jane Johnson's contemporary paintings vibrantly capture the fluid, ever-changing nature of the world around us.
Together, these artists invite you to witness the "flow" that connects the tactile world with the human spirit.
- April 11-June 29, 2026
Students studying Surface Design at the University of Minnesota represented the diversity of life at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum through print. Inspired by rare books from the Andersen Horticultural Library, the students created work celebrating the Library, the Arboretum, and the wildlife within.
Native American Artist in Residence: Inherited Ground
June 1-Oct. 1, 2026
Two artists, Maggie Thompson and her mom Peggy, will explore the grounds of the Arboretum during their artist residency June 1 to Oct. 1 Using two distinct visual languages Maggie will create woven textile works with ribbon featuring Ojibwe florals inspired by flowers growing and Peggy will contribute a series of paintings focused on ground, dirt and earth found at the Arboretum. Read more about the Native American Artist Residency and the gallery show (Sept. 1-30) that will follow.
Don't miss a chance to make art with Maggie at a community and land-engaged class on Aug. 1.
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.