The International Institute of Minnesota 100th Anniversary Exhibit (1919-2019)

The 14 unique panels tell the story of the Institute’s history while showing the demographic changes that occurred within Minnesota’s immigrant communities during that time. The exhibit, titled: Unity Without Uniformity Celebrating 100 years of the International Institute of Minnesota was installed by the Ramsey County Historical Society on March 11, 2019 at the historical society’s exhibit space in the Landmark Center.

The Institute utilized the exhibit panels to inspire content to promote its anniversary on December 12, 2019. The exhibit will be used as a whole, or segmented by panel, in the day-to-day work of the nonprofit organization. The exhibit was the impetus to capture stories from the organizations 100 years that celebrates the mission and impact of the organization. It also educates its audience about immigration to Minnesota in that 100 year time span. Thousands of individuals unfamiliar with the Institute’s mission will view the exhibit on display in the two public locations.