Thursday Night Series: Opening Night, A Spectacle in Motion
Thursday | March 20 | 5-8 pm
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Drive
Tickets: $10 | $12 at the door | MMAM Members Free
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Step into history and immerse yourself in the wonder of 1848! Discover the magic of the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World while listening to Sea Shanties sung by the Loreweavers. Then join MMAM Curators as they share their favorite behind the scenes stories and historical facts about the exhibition.
This themed educational evening celebrates the opening of A Spectacle in Motion—a breathtaking exhibition that revives one of America’s most extraordinary artistic achievements, an astonishing 1,275-foot moving panorama that once captivated 19th-century audiences from coast to coast.
Event Highlights
- 5:30-6:30 PM – Explore the exhibition, mingle, and enjoy the enchanting sounds of Loreweavers performing in the gallery.
- 6:30-7:00 PM – Gain expert insights during a Curator’s Chat inside the exhibition space.
- 7:00-8:00 PM – Continue your journey through the show, meet fellow art lovers, and let the music transport you back in time.
About the Exhibition
In 1848, artists Benjamin Russell and Caleb Purrington unveiled a grand visual spectacle—a sweeping moving panorama chronicling the perils and adventures of a whaling voyage. This rare surviving masterpiece, owned and preserved by the New Bedford Whaling Museum, captures the excitement of 19th-century maritime life.
Long before the silver screen, panoramas like this were the height of immersive entertainment, thrilling audiences with vivid scenes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown. Now, MMAM invites you to relive the era’s wonder and witness a masterpiece of storytelling, art, and history.
Don’t miss this chance to experience A Spectacle in Motion in a way only MMAM can offer! Tickets are limited. Save your seat today. Learn more.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.