Museum News

Congratulations to veterinary student Courtney Labé (CVM '25) for researching and writing an essay on Becoming Mr. Turkey: The Career of Dr. Benjamin S. Pomeroy .

Hannah Kolcinski and Abby West are both students at the University of Minnesota studying Anthropology and Biology. During an externship project offered by MVHM curator and director Marisa Kuennen, they created exhibits to update our displays in Room 202 of the Pomeroy Alumni Center and the hallway near Dean Molgaard's office.

Over 300 Staff, students, alumni and clients gathered to celebrate the college's 75 years of excellence. 

Please consider donating during our annual "Ask" Campaign.

The museum hosted a public launch celebration for the book on October 21 at the College of Veterinary Medicine, co-hosted by Alpha Psi fraternity. Fifty-two people attended, including many students.

The museum has enjoyed free space and other services provided by the College of Veterinary Medicine since 1985. We are grateful to the college for providing space since that time. There will be exciting developments in 2023 as our relationship with the CVM changes.

We are working to expand our Board of Directors with people interested in our museum through our transition. Please contact one of our officers if you’re interested in serving!

Mari Kuennen joined our staff in April as curator. A student at the University of St. Thomas, she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Art History and a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

On December 9, 2022 Minnesota Historical Society awarded a grant to the MVHM for our transition to a new museum software management system. This new software will allow access for online viewing of our historic photographs and documents.

Dr. Lanny Kraus was invited to our Book Launch Event 2022 to thank the Manning family for the friendship of a remarkable veterinarian, Dr. Patrick Manning.

You and a guest are invited to a special event celebrating the publication of " A Concise History of Veterinary Medicine" written by Susan D. Jones and Peter A. Koolmees. There will be presentations by the authors. The event will include the opportunity to purchase this book and have it signed by the authors. Pre-registration is required.

The MVHM is encouraging veterinarians to interview admired colleagues, and this summer we successfully completed 5 interviews. 

The Morgan Animal Hospital building was the first small animal clinic in Minneapolis architecturally designed as a small animal clinic.

Our annual newsletter includes highlights of the year 2021. Visit the 'give' page to help support our efforts.

The Morgan Animal Hospital was erected in 1936 as the first structure designed in Minneapolis as a small animal veterinary clinic.

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Our past president, Dr. Peter Poss (U. of M. class of 1957), recently celebrated his 87th birthday. 

Q: I would like to know how many students graduated from MN college of veterinary medicine between 1947 and 1965

Our organization’s name is Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum but we are about a lot more than old tattered books

Get the highlights from our 7th annual summer classic fishing fundraiser. Thank you to all participants.

Learn more about Dr. Joan Parent, her predecessor Dr. Louise Ann Scherger and the impactful work of Dr. Ora Morgan and Lesley Ann Gentry.