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

By the Work of Her Hands: The Art of Sister Dennis Frandrup
This exhibit celebrates the vast array of art forms mastered by the hands of Sister Dennis Frandrup. Respected by colleagues, admired by her students of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, and recognized by other artists, S. Dennis has been producing art for over 50 years. In this lively exhibit, the teacher and artist come together to offer beauty to a weary world.

“By the Work of Her Hands” premiered in April 2022 and has been renewed through 2023 due to popular interest.

What will you find in this exhibit?

A Conversation Between Sister Dennis Frandrup and Tanya Gertz

Sister Dennis Frandrup sat down with Tanya Gertz, former executive director of Fine Arts Programming at the College of Saint Benedict and longtime friend, to talk all about art! This video shares a few small highlights of their conversation. To enjoy the full discussion, visit the exhibit at the Art and Heritage Place.

From the Monastery Museum

In this second year of the exhibit, you will note six large new sculptures by Sister Dennis Frandrup. These works have been added to the favorites of the 2022 exhibit.

S. Dennis tells us that often artists simply create a work, give it a number, and move on. As time goes on, viewers often suggest names for these works. The charming piece pictured here was named “ET” by the artist herself. The defining little hat on the character helped to decide his name!

You are invited to the Haehn Museum in the Art and Heritage Place to visit and revisit year two of this exciting exhibit where you will meet several new creations.

“I have always had a hunger to do art.”

Dennis Frandrup, OSB

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.

Featured Items

After marveling over the artwork of Sister Dennis Frandrup in the Haehn Museum’s exhibit “By the Work of Her Hands,” you’ll want to stop by Whitby Gift Shop to buy your own piece! From coffee pots and mugs, to umbrella holders and decorative wall hangings, there is something beautiful and unique for everyone.