Zodiac by Renee Zhang in Mayo Park East, 2024

Outdoor Public Art Tour

Select Sundays at 1:00 PM June - October*

Join us for a look at the public artwork in Mayo Park, adjacent to Rochester Art Center. Tours begin at 1:00 PM at the museum’s main entrance, Door 23 of Mayo Civic Center, and continue along a paved path across the Zumbro River. Participants gain a better understanding of Rochester’s innovative Art4Trails program as well as hidden gems by exceptional artists like the legendary Ojibwe sculptor Charles Huntington, American icon James Earl Fraser, and celebrated public art master Po Shu Wang.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. In the case of inclement weather, an indoor tour of Rochester Art Center galleries will be offered.

No reservations required. Free and open to all.

2026 Dates*

June 7, 21

July 12, 19, 26

August 2, 9, 16, 30

Sept.ember 20

October 4, 11, 18, 25

If you have an excellent experience on one of Rochester Art Center’s Outdoor Public Art Tours, please make a suggested donation of $5, $10, or $20 online or at Rochester Art Center’s main desk. We appreciate your generosity to keep programs like our Outdoor Public Art Tours accessible to all, regardless of income.

What is the "Art4Trails" program?

Art4Trails is a public art initiative to promote local artists and enhance our public parks by installing original art along the walking and bike trail system near downtown Rochester, MN. For More information, visit: https://rochesterartcenter.org/art4trails/

2026 Art4Trails 10th Anniversary Celebration and Public Unveiling with Artist Talks

Sunday, June 28 at 1pm