Welcome to The Compassion Museum

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

Black man with turquoise turban is looking at you and smiles.
A group of people pose in front of a colorful work of Indiginous art. They smile as they look towards the camera. Most appear to be in their early twenties.

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

Through our pop-up 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?

  • Two figures walk around a sculputure made of wood beams, black steal brackets and hanging chimes of different sizes.

    In Loving, In Loss

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

  • Going to Rochester!

    In Loving, In Loss, will travel to the beautiful Rochester Art Center in 2027.

  • A man and a woman stand in front of a large pink, organge and yellow board at a park. The Board says "May I be Happy. May I be Well. May I be Safe."

    Volunteers Needed!

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

  • A carton of brown eggs has facial expressions drawn in black ink on each egg showing suprise, fear, confused and sad.

    New Resource: Big Emotions

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

  • Image of one white cow and two orange and black striped tiger figurines sitting on a full shelf.

    New Partner: Tiny Tiger Creative

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

When kindness feels out of reach, compassion helps us find our way back to ourselves and each other.

Black and white photograph of a man with a white beard sitting in a subway station holding up a sign that says "Seeking Human Kindness".

Compassion is a powerful force for change—in our lives and in the world.

Compassion helps us:

  • Understand others and feel more connected.

  • Build trust and deeper relationships.

  • Take action to alleviate suffering.

  • Find meaning and greater peace.

  • Support healing—in ourselves and others.

  • Empower ourselves and our communities to thrive.

Five young adults stand side by side with arms around each other, smiling at the camera. They are outside standing in front of glass doors.

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.