Two (shorter) Monster Sciences for the price of one! “The Monsters of the MIA” – a complete history of the mythological creatures depicted in the art of Minneapolis’ premier fine art museum! And “A World Full of Monsters” – the monsters of the films of Guillermo del Toro! Both shows that have only appeared at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, brought back to life to terrorize the living!
Opening entertainment by Kayla Sotebeer!
Liver-eating forest monsters and other Ojibwe creatures! Babe the Blue Ox and other beasts of Paul Bunyan’s lumber camp! And did you know that William Thomas Cox, Minnesota’s first State Forester, wrote a book called “Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods,” all about the outlandish animals that pioneers would make up to amuse themselves? Discover the North Country’s rich and diverse imaginary fauna.
Monster Science returns to Mia’s Nerd Thursday! Find out about the diverse mythological creatures from diverse cultures found in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection – from two-headed American First Nations sea serpents to neoclassical centaurs to East Asian magical pheasants and everything in between! Part of the larger Third Thursday event – here, let them tell it:
“Channel your inner nerd and join us at Mia for this FREE event! Step into the future and play The Nerdery‘s Virtual Reality games, activities and more. Turn the museum into a puzzle room and test out the latest 3M ArtTech project, “Riddle Mia This.” Take the plunge with PowerPoint Karaoke. Play #NerdThursday trivia with Twin Cities Geek. Check out Rev. Matt’s Monster Science presentation about “The Monsters of Mia” – about the centaurs and dragons and tengus inspired by artwork in our collection. Get down and nerdy to live music from Early Eyes and show off your nerdy side in the photo booth. Geek out over Mia’s current special exhibition, “Power and Beauty in China’s Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson,” FREE!*