Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Continues through Jan. 15, 2017

The iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy, state-of-the-art audio/visual and interactive experiences, and rare professional football memorabilia are among more than 200 artifacts, photos and other items featured in “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” a major traveling exhibit produced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame of Canton, Ohio. Timed to be on display just as the new U.S. Bank Stadium opens, this exhibit will feature a “Hometown Tribute” to the Minnesota Vikings. (5,000 sq. ft.)

Penumbra Theatre at 40: Art, Race and a Nation on Stage
Feb. 18 - July 30, 2017
Since 1976, Penumbra Theatre has ignited dialogue and social action in the Twin Cities and beyond by presenting original, compelling works grounded in the history of African American artistic expression and social justice. This exhibit explores the history of this storied theatre, from before there was a Penumbra, to the founding years during the Black Arts Movement, to the international recognition it has today. This dynamic exhibit will feature artifacts, multimedia and performance. (2,500 sq. ft.)

WW1 America
April 8 - Sept. 4, 2017

The World War I era—1914 to 1919—was a transformational time for America. The nation emerged as a confident global superpower while deep divisions and conflict at home threatened to tear the nation apart. Through original artifacts, images, voices, music, interactives and multimedia presentations, “WW1 America” will tell the extraordinary stories of Americans—both the legendary and the unsung—who made history during this turbulent era. This exhibit is created by the Minnesota Historical Society in partnership with the National Constitution Center, the National World War One Museum, the Oakland Museum of California and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. It will open at the History Center in April 2017 on the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into WWI. After its opening run, the exhibit will begin a three-year tour to premier historical museums around the country. (5,000 sq. ft.)

AMVETS Post #5: Photographs by Xavier Tavera
Mid Sept., 2017 - Early Jan., 2018

A portrait exhibit by photographer Xavier Tavera of Mexican and Mexican-American military veterans who have returned to live in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood. The portraits are not meant to romanticize veterans as war heroes but rather to tell their stories as men and women coming back from conflict. Many struggled with reintegration into society as they faced racism and apathy after returning home from the battlefield. The portraits serve as a reminder of their contributions and struggles. (1,600 sq. ft.)

Native American Artist-in-Residence Exhibit (name is tentative)
Late Oct., 2017 - Early Jan., 2018

View works by American Indian artists from the Upper Midwest who spent six months in residence exploring the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. The residency program was designed to revive the study of technique, knowledge and lifeways associated with traditional forms of American Indian artistry. The artists produced original beadwork, birch bark and textile pieces that will be on display. (900 sq. ft.)

The 1968 Exhibit
Mid Oct., 2017 - Late Feb., 2018

The social forces that swirled through the turbulent 1960s crested in 1968. It was a turning point for a generation coming of age and a nation at war. This exhibit returns to Minnesota after touring the nation. This exhibit is created by the Minnesota Historical Society, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, the Chicago History Museum and the Oakland Museum of California. (5,000 sq. ft.)