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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
[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
[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!
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[11am + 3pm]
Enjoy live music from Jim Reineke (jazz mandolinist) from 11am - 12pm, and live music from Frank Bures & Friends (Clarinet Quartet) from 3 - 4pm.
BINGO OVERBOARD
[10am - 4pm]
Play everyone’s favorite search-and-find gallery game and win a prize.
COMMUNITY PARTNER: CITY OF WINONA - PARKS & RECREATION
[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
[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.
Full schedule of events: https://mmam.org/calendar2/2026/spring-seasonal-saturday
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