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Minnetrista’s Summer Discovery Day Offers Free Admission and Family Fun
Pack your curiosity and get ready for a day of free admission and family fun across our beautiful campus. Dive into the whimsical world of Good Night Forest, try your hand at interactive activities, and uncover the hidden wonders of summer in nature, art, and play. From gallery adventures to garden explorations, there’s something new to discover around every corner.

Explore the Enigmatic World of the “Unicorn of the Sea” at Minnetrista’s Newest Exhibition, Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
The narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. Take a deep dive into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members, the exhibition will reveal how traditional knowledge and experience, coupled with the latest scientific research, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals—and our changing global climate.



Discover the Magic of the Forest After Dark at Minnetrista’s Newest Exhibition
Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.













