A young boy with a magnifying glass examines a detailed pencil sketch on a wall depicting wolves running and a bear. The artwork is monochromatic, while the boy, in a blue shirt, is in color.
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Nature Story Family Gallery Experience

Explore the beauty and nature of Minnesota in a special Family Gallery experience! ASI’s Family Gallery is as a play-based interactive space for children designed in collaboration with fifth grade students from Hope Academy and featuring murals by artist Stina Folkebrant, whose work appears in Mygration.

ASI’s Family Gallery is an interactive play space in the Lower Level of the Turnblad Mansion designed to engage and inspire the youngest ASI visitors. Imaginative and immersive experiences, often inspired by Swedish authors, illustrators, and artists, offer hands-on engagement for visitors ages 9 months to 99 years. Come in and play!

Two children sit in a cozy reading nook decorated with green vines and moss. A large bear illustration is on the back wall. The nook is shaped like an arch and adorned with small artificial trees on top. Both kids are holding books.
A child plays on tree stump stepping stones in a room with nature-themed decor. A large tree mural with birds and a moose covers the wall. A seated adult watches, and another child peeks through a cutout in a tree-shaped structure.
Two children sit on a red-and-white checkered blanket in a room with wooden play structures. The walls feature tree branch illustrations. The kids are engaging with toys and baskets, creating a cozy and imaginative play environment.
A young boy in a blue outfit holds a red magnifying glass up to a black-and-white mural. The mural depicts wolves and a musk ox. A small part of the mural shows a loon and other animals. The boy appears to be examining the artwork closely.
A child in colorful dress-up clothes stands in front of a mirror, adjusting their outfit. The room has a nature-themed mural on the wall featuring foxes. Nearby are a basket and wooden structures, adding to the playful, nature-inspired decor.

All photo credit: Andrea Rugg Photography