Drop In Tours

Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm except major holidays

$8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military

Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members

No reservations required.

Explore Rochester through art with a variety of guided tours offered by Rochester Art Center throughout the year. From outdoor public sculpture tours to gallery experiences and downtown art explorations, our tours invite visitors to connect more deeply with artists, public spaces, and current exhibitions. Most tours are free with admission and open to all, with no reservations required. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.

Artist Alexandra Beaumont speaks about her current atrium installation, The Choreography.

Artist Spotlight Tours

These special artist-led tours are free and open to all.

• Saturday, August 1 at 1pm | Hard Copy: Erin Smith

• Saturday, August 1 at 2:30 pm l Work Behind the Work: Meet the Artists

• Saturday, August 22 at 1 PM | Forms of Care: Meet the Artists

  Sunday, August 23 at 1 PM | Forms of Care: Marra Evans & Ni-Ka Ford

• Saturday, September 13 at 1 pm I Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork with Andrea Turini

• Sunday, September 27 at 1 pm I Liminal Drawing: Amy Cannestra

• Saturday, October 3 at 1 pm l Forms of Care: Jess Kiel-Wornson

• Saturday, October 10 at 1 pm I Forms of Care: Christopher Selleck

• Saturday, November 7 at 1 pm I Forms of Care: May Ling Kopecky

A docent speaks to a young group about Art4Trails sclupture Sunrise, Sunset by Richard Brubaker in Mayo Park.

Outdoor Public Art Tours

Select Sundays

Meeting Location: Rochester Art Center

Time: 1:00 PM | Free

Join us for a guided look at the public artwork in Mayo Park, adjacent to Rochester Art Center. Tours begin at the Art Center's main entrance (Door 23 of Mayo Civic Center) and continue along a paved path along the Zumbro River.

Participants gain a deeper understanding of Rochester’s innovative Art4Trails program while exploring works by exceptional artists including Charles Huntington, James Earl Fraser, and Po Shu Wang.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. In the case of inclement weather, an indoor gallery tour will be offered.

Dates:

• June 7 & 21

• July 12, 19 & 26

• August 2, 9, 16 & 30

• September 20

• October 4, 11, 18 & 25

Peace Fountain by Charles E. Gagnon in Peace Plaza, downtown Rochester, MN.

Peace Plaza Public Art Tours

Select Thursdays

Meeting location: Outside Chateau Theatre

Time: 1:00 PM | Free

Discover the extraordinary works of art throughout Peace Plaza, Rochester’s “Heart of the City.” These approximately 45-minute tours feature works by local and internationally renowned artists including Charles E. Gagnon, Gwen Westerman, and Ann Hamilton.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. In the case of inclement weather, tours will be canceled.

Dates:

• June 11, 18 & 25

• July 9, 16, 23 & 30

• August 6 & 13

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.