Understanding each other better through the humanities
The Minnesota Humanities Center collaborates with individuals, organizations, and communities to bring transformational humanities programming into the lives of Minnesotans throughout the state.
Our Mission
The Minnesota Humanities Center connects our past, present, and future by bringing people together to increase understanding and spark change.
Wild Things: A Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story
Friday, March 31 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Minnesota Humanities Event Center | $10
Join us on Trans Day of Visibility for a conversation with author Lynette Reini-Grandell, author of “Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story,” in a deeply personal conversation with her trans spouse, Venus de Mars.
This event is part of MHC’s MN Writers Series.
Connect with MHC
Connect with MHC through our professional development offerings, immersive experiences, traveling exhibits, and more. Whether it’s online, at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center, or in your own community, we offer a variety of opportunities to connect, engage, and promote the humanities across Minnesota.
“The humanities protect and give life to our most enduring values. The very DNA of civilization is encoded in the poet’s song, the painter’s brushstroke, and the vibrant dialogue about ideas.”
Richard J.Franke – CEO of John Nuveen and Co. and Founder of the Chicago Humanities Festival
Upcoming Events
Mar
31
St. Paul – MN Writers Series: Wild Things
Join us on Trans Day of Visibility for a conversation with author Lynette Reini-Grandell, author of “Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story,” in a deeply personal conversation with her trans spouse, Venus de Mars.
Apr
27
Pine River – We Are Water MN
The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.
Apr
29
Minneapolis – Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself in Minneapolis’s Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a community with a longstanding tradition of cultural diversity and settlement with a robust business and arts community.
May
04
St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Asian Joy
Registration coming soon! The aroma of inviting cuisine continues to fill the halls as MHC commemorates Asian Cultural Heritage Month through food.
