Discover Duluth’s vibrant arts, culture, and live entertainment — from museums and theaters to historic landmarks and local galleries.
From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
It’s always free to visit the Lake Superior Marititme Visitor Center (or marine museum), though donations are gratefully accepted. The center is handicap accessible and restrooms are public. Interactive exhibits, season programming. School programs require teachers and chaperones present. No food, drink, or pets allowed in the building at any time. Movie programs available upon request.
The museum is proud to be open seven days a week, making it a great option all year-round. Stop by and see the impressive collection of railroad equipment unique to the region. The museum is self-guided, and takes about an hour to see it all – longer depending how much time you wish to spend with each exhibit.
Welcome! Joseph Nease Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in downtown Duluth, MN. Similar in scope to its progenitor in Kansas City, MO; the gallery features exhibitions of drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, installation, and new media by artists regional, national and international. For our current exhibition, please select the Exhibitions link.
Dedicated on August 21, 2003, the Korean Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served in the Korean conflict. Learn about Duluth’s B Company, a highly decorated group of local soldiers, most of whom served in combat. The memorial is illuminated and especially poignant at night.
Dedicated to education by preservation of the original handwritten letters and documents of iconic leaders of the past who have shaped history.
Experience Indigenous culture through Duluth’s first Indigenous-led art gallery and art shop, featuring over 70 different contemporary Indigenous artists. Shop here for original art, giclee prints, jewelry, pottery, books, apparel, and Indigenous traditional food including teas, wild rice and maple syrup.