The best arts & culture spots in Ramsey County

“Hill Farm Historical Society keeps James J. Hill’s North Oaks Farm alive with its preserved dairy, granary, and blacksmith/machine shop, all on the Register of Historic Places. Learn how it shaped agriculture and the Great Northern Railway, then circle Farm Fest on September 13, 2026.”

From the Shoreview newsletter, September 7, 2026

“Mudslinger Pottery is where St. Paul folks escape the grind and, well, play in the clay. Expect hands-on classes, a browse-worthy gallery, and orderable pieces, all guided by the One & Only Captain Mudslinger, so you leave a little calmer and a lot more creative.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 22, 2026

“When your kid's masterpiece or that thrifted print deserves more than a basic mat, Grand Hill Gallery brings decades of custom framing know-how, 3,000 samples, and impeccable craftsmanship. Plus, they showcase and restore original oil paintings from regional artists, so your walls actually start conversations.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Hidden in plain sight, Hmong Cultural Center pairs a storefront museum with the Hmong Resource Center Library, home to the most comprehensive collection of Hmong-related literature in North America, plus classes that unpack music, dance and ceremonies.”

“Part time capsule, part community hub, North Star Museum of Boy Scouting & Girl Scouting preserves Upper Midwest Scouting history with collections of artifacts, events, and merit badge and Girl Scout workshops.”

From the Oakdale newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Maplewood Area Historical Society keeps east metro history lively at the 1891 Bruentrup Heritage Farm, with hands-on day camps, folk-arts fairs in the Big Red Barn, and seasonal traditions that actually feel neighborly.”

From the Roseville newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Kid-friendly museum featuring exhibits of toy model trains and vintage steam locomotives plus a gift shop. Includes train ride.”

“Whether you make art or just like snooping around great ideas, Burl Gallery is a women-led nonprofit in Lowertown that removes submission fees and commissions, hosts open calls, and packs in community shows like Tiny Art Expo and Makers Market, plus a gift shop featuring local creators.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, October 13, 2026

“A quick hop from Maplewood, Landmark Center packs your calendar with art exhibits, the Sundays at Landmark series, intimate Landmark Live concerts, quirky History Plays, and even the Gangster Ghost Tour, all inside a stunning historic building that makes every outing feel a little special.”

From the Maplewood newsletter, September 10, 2026

“City of Baseball Museum turns St. Paul’s diamond lore into a hands-on wander, with an Interactive Tech Table, a sprawling Floor Map of St. Paul, and exhibits like The Greatest Day Exhibit and Space Jam Exhibit, all tied into CHS Field and the St.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, October 5, 2026

“Calendula Gallery champions local contemporary artists in St. Paul’s historic Lowertown arts district, mixing consignment and traditional shows with classes and community events that actually feel neighborly.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Visitors can take guided tours of this rugged stone mansion completed in 1891 for a railway magnate.”

“Curious what 19th century power living looked like right here at home? Alexander Ramsey House, a former governor’s mansion turned museum, brings the personal side of Victorian history into focus with rooms that feel lived in and stories that stick with you.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Into planet landscapes and nebula vibes? Don White - Art Dreamer is a Saint Paul artist creating outer space backgrounds, planet landscapes, and experimental pieces you can preview on your wall with Live Preview AR, which is very cool. Great for adding a little cosmic calm to a Woodbury home office.”

From the Woodbury newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Part of Ramsey County Historical Society, Gibbs Farm is a seasonal historic site where costumed interpreters, hands-on tours, and a prairie setting make local history feel close to home. Expect Dakota and pioneer stories, kids’ camps, and the kind of farm animals that steal the show.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Interactive transportation museum featuring bus & railway exhibits & historic train cars.”

“Landmark Center turns an ornate 1902 former government building into a lively home for art and history, with concerts, plays, and exhibits. Locals love the Sundays at Landmark series, Gangster Ghost Tour, and that North Tower climb when you want views with your St. Paul lore.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 15, 2026

“The Minnesota State Capitol is a 1905 Beaux Arts beauty that still serves as the seat of state government, which makes it the rare museum where history and headlines share a hallway. Stop in to admire the craftsmanship and leave feeling a little more plugged into St. Paul.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, October 11, 2026

“Need a brain-refresh this week that isn’t another Netflix scroll? Minnesota History Center packs exhibits like Our Home: Native Minnesota, archives you can actually dig into at the Gale Family Library, and stories that connect today’s headlines to yesterday’s Minnesotans.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Specialty model-railroad museum featuring large displays, toy trains & history exhibits.”

“Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium with world famous wildlife dioramas, a hands-on Touch & See Lab featuring 10,000-year-old fossils plus living plants and animals, and the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium for trips from neighborhood skies to deep space.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 22, 2026

“From hands-on exhibits to the Omnitheater's immersive flicks, Science Museum of Minnesota is the kind of spot that makes rainy afternoons weirdly exciting. Check out Nature All Around Us, catch Pandas on the big screen, or go for the 21+ Dinner and a Movie for a grown-up night.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 27, 2026