Art and Heritage Place

Art and Heritage Place was built in 2000 as a place to commemorate the tradition and history of the arts. It houses the Haehn Museum and Whitby Gift Shop.

Regular Hours

Tuesday–Friday: 12–4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday

Visits outside regular hours are arranged, as requested. For more information, contact Sister Judy Kramer, director of the Haehn Museum, at (320) 363-1605.

Haehn Museum

The Haehn Museum is home to nearly 9,000 artifacts, dating back to 1857, which document the lives and ministries of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict. Exhibits capture and portray the strong cultural, social, and religious influence the Benedictine sisters have had in their ministries locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally, both past and present. The museum was named after Sylvester and Jacquie Haehn, major donors for its construction.

Since the opening of the Art and Heritage Place, visitors to the museum have come from all 50 United States and approximately 60 countries. School groups, college classes, adult groups, organizations, and individuals are welcome to join us for a tour. Visits outside regular hours are arranged, as requested.

Contact

Judy Kramer, OSB
Director of the Haehn Museum
(320) 363-1605
j1kramer@csbsju.edu

Current Exhibit:

“The Earth is Full of God’s Riches”
(Psalm 104)

Celebrating the nature photography of Sisters Carleen Schomer, Karen Streveler, Linda Dusek and Nancy Bauer

The 2024 Haehn Museum exhibit is open and welcoming visitors. This year, we are featuring the works of four of our nature photographers: Sisters Carleen Schomer, Karen Streveler, Linda Dusek and Nancy Bauer. For many years, the beauty of the earth has motivated our sister photographers to use hours of patience and skill to capture the glory of God’s creation bursting gloriously all around us. The major message of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ also motivates the pictorial message of our artists, and quotes from that work and psalms accompany the photographs in the exhibit. It is arranged as a self-tour, so come and linger with us.

After touring the museum, guests are invited to visit Whitby Gift Shop, where many items handmade by sisters and other artisans will be available for purchase. Come marvel over the splendor of God’s riches!

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There is no charge to visit the exhibit and special arrangements for groups or time changes can be made. Contact Sister Judy Kramer, museum director, at (320) 363-1605 or j1kramer@csbsju.edu to make arrangements.

Carleen Schomer, OSB

Karen Streveler, OSB

Linda Dusek, OSB

Nancy Bauer, OSB

Happenings at the Haehn Museum

In May, the Bach Society of Minnesota sent musician Brandon Bushman to the Haehn Museum to charm us with a delightful brief performance of oboe music by J.S. Bach and his followers. We were honored to be chosen as a host for such a special event!

Thank you Brendon and the mobile mini concert organizers and supporters!

Learn more about the Bach Society of Minnesota

In June, some 50 young woman who attended Girls, God and Good Times (3G) camp visited the museum as part of their experience. One of our four featured photo-artists, Sister Carleen Schomer, spoke with the girls about her love of and career as a nature photographer. The girls shopped at Whitby Gift Shop and were wonderful participants in the exhibit!

Learn More About 3G Camp

Whitby Gift Shop

Whitby Gift Shop boasts a large variety of items for sale, many handmade by the sisters. You will find candles, tea towels, items for infants, cards for all occasions, jewelry, pottery, religious items, scarves, artwork, and much more.