A Must See in Winona Minnesota

John Ringquist of Crosstown Camera was with our group when we traveled recently to Lanesboro for a weekend photo outing.  On the way back, John and his wife took it slow and stopped in a number of towns along the way.

John mentioned they found a great new museum in Winona that just opened in 2006.  It is called the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, located on the Mississippi near downtown Winona.

John mentioned the museum is rapidly becoming a tourist attraction in the area because of its outstanding facilities, and wonderful exhibits.  Currently the museum features an exhibit called "America's Great Rivers" depicting all of our nations great river systems.  Also featured is an exhibit of 32 works called "Flow"  that contain various interpretations of images related to water from traditional to abstract.  Also there is a photography exhibit by two local artists in the region called "Portrait and Place" that features images of people and places in Winona.

Another big draw to the facility is a new wing that houses the museum's permanent collection, and the Burrichter/Kierlin Marine Art Collection that contains work by such notables as Georgia O"Keefe, Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh and Monet, to name a few.

If you are in the area or plan to be this museum is a must see.  It is located at 8oo Riverview Drive and its location is depicted on the map below.  You can call ahead at 507-474-6626, and visit the museum's informative website at: Marine Art.

A special thanks to John Ringquist for bringing this find to our attention!