Welcome to The Compassion Museum

Discover experiences where empathy and compassion come to life, all over the Twin Cities.

The Compassion Museum isn’t a place—it’s an experience.

Through our interactive exhibits, participatory installations, and immersive programs, we invite you to step into compassion, explore its power, and feel its impact. With the help of our partners, we create spaces for reflection, discovery, and action—where compassion moves from an idea into something you can touch, experience, carry with you—and be supported by.

There’s Something for Everyone

What’s New?

  • In Loving, In Loss

    This new, beautiful installation can be brought to your community. Learn more.

  • Volunteers Needed!

    We’re looking for handy people to set up exhibits, and do a number of other important things. Learn more.

  • New Resource: Self-Compassion

    Take a look at one of our latest downloadable resources.

  • New Resource: Big Emotions

    Download our resource on how to talk with kids about big emotions.

  • New Partner: Tiny Tiger Creative

    We recently collaborated with Tiny Tiger Creative to produce a new website for our community.

Why It Matters

Compassion is a powerful force for change. At The Compassion Museum, we take this to heart. We create experiences that open minds and empower people to not just understand compassion, but truly engage with it—in ways that sustain both themselves and those around them.

Compassion is a powerful force for good. It helps:

  • Heal the hurts we carry and foster resilience.

  • Transform stress, biases, and fear.

  • Bridge divides and strengthen relationships.

  • Honor the full humanity of ourselves and others.

  • Empower individuals and communities to thrive.

GET INVOLVED

Ways to Support Our Mission

We believe in the power of experience and collaboration. Whether you want to host an exhibit, volunteer, or support this work, there’s a place for you. You can also join our email list and stay up to date on our great programming.