Through Sunday, October 2, 2011 

Dog Days of Summer exhibition 

Museum Galleries

Dog Days of Summer presents artists whose works explore the complex relationship between humans and the domesticated animals we love. The show features a new installation on Laumeier’s Nature Trail designed by artist Tea Mäkipää specifically for dogs.

Museum hours are: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM [free]

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Docent-led Tour, 2 PM

Museum Shop

Complement a beautiful day at Laumeier with a docent-led walking tour of the collection. One-hour tours depart from the Museum Shop at 2:00 PM on the first and third Sundays of every month from May 1- October 17. [free]

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Dog Days of Summer Curator's Talk, 1 PM

Museum Galleries

Learn more about the dog-human relationship on a short tour of the indoor-outdoor exhibition with co-curator and Laumeier Executive Director Marilu Knode. [free]

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Docent-led Tour (Architecture and Space), 2 PM

Museum Shop

Complement a beautiful day at Laumeier with a docent-led walking tour of the collection. One-hour tours depart from the Museum Shop at 2:00 PM on the first and third Sundays of every month from May 1- October 17. [free]

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Yappy Hour!, 5–8 PM

Museum Terrace / Museum Galleries

The third edition of Yappy Hour! will feature music by the Bedlam Brothers. In addition to several vendors, hot dog cart fare and specialty cocktails, we’ll also host a dog-human look-a-like contest. Cindy Panian with Crabcakes Creative Catering will be offering "Cooking for your Dog" demonstrations as well. Bring your favorite four-legged and two-legged friends and join us for this free and unique cocktail party. View the Dog Days of Summer exhibition during extended hours with dog sitters available. [free]
Download a Yappy Hour! flyer (PDF, 573K) for more information.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Docent-led Tours for Dogs and their Humans, 9 AM & 10 AM

Museum Shop

Enjoy a docent-led walking tour of the collection for dogs and their humans. A one-hour outdoor tour will depart from the Museum Shop at 9:00 AM. An indoor tour of the Dog Days of Summer exhibition will follow at 10:00 AM with dog sitters available. [free]


Download a Laumeier Calendar (PDF) or visit www.artszipper.com for the Regional Arts Commission's Hot Calendar for Cool Culture