Jessie Wade

The opening of the, 'At Home With Monsters' exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. All photos by Jessie Wade

The entrance of the 'At Home With Monsters' exhibit.

Each room holds a description of the theme within, with this being the first theme to be amused by.

Fauna from "Pan's Labyrinth" made a powerful appearance in the carefully curated exhibit.

del Toro's exhibit includes inspirations from other films, including this miniature from "Pirates of the Caribbean".

The prop of Edith Cushing's belt buckle worn in Crimson Peak.

del Toro finds beauty in the most un-obvious of places.

The backside of Fauna and his detailed, leather bag.

Costumes from Crimson Peak feature a late 1800's style.

Details of the women's costumes from Crimson Peak.

Numerous props and pieces relevant to del Toro's inspirations were perfectly scattered around the museum spaces.

Humor from del Toro.

A grouping of framed pictures of inspirations for del Toro.

One of several notebooks of del Toro's which are filled with writings and drawings for his films and works.

Frankenstein is one of del Toro's oldest and biggest influences in his work.

Just a Frankenstein and his bride.

The Bride of Frankenstein at the exhibit.

Frankenstein and his bride, up close and personal.

There can never be too many Frankenstein's.

Another notebook of del Toro's behind glass. Electronic versions on iPads were viewable to swipe though right next to the originals.

The comic room filled with hundreds of comic books - only a small portion of del Toro's actual collection.

A quirky angel figure on the wall, one of many odd findings throughout the exhibit walls.

Beginning at birth and ending at death, the 'At Home With Monsters' exhibit signifies more than one would expect while first walking into the exhibit.

'The Pale Man' from Pan's Labyrinth, who haunts many of our dreams, is the most memorable and powerful creature within the "death" era.