Franconia Sculpture Park
Founded in 1996, Franconia operates a 50-acre outdoor museum, active artist residency program, and a depth and breadth of arts programming for a diverse and engaged public. Franconia is located at 29836 St. Croix Trail in Shafer, Minnesota, and is free and open to the public 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm. Please visit us at www.franconia.org.
About | Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia Sculpture Park is the pre-eminent, artist-centered sculpture park in the Midwest. Founded in 1996, Franconia provides physically and intellectually wide-open spaces that inspire new ways of thinking through access to contemporary sculpture, installation, and land art.
Visit | Franconia Sculpture Park
The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. 50 acres of prairie and gravel paths; Over 100 public sculptures to explore; Accessible public restrooms (available during Franconia Commons open hours) Two golf carts are available (April 15 to October 15) for a $20 rental fee last rental at 4pm
Tours | Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia Sculpture Park invites groups to explore the 50-acre outdoor contemporary art exhibition with the help of our trained tour guides. There are a variety of tour options intended to fit each group’s needs and engage visitors in a variety of ways.
Enhance Your Visit | Franconia Sculpture Park
The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. The Franconia Commons building is open: Apr. 15 – Nov. 14: Everyday, 10am-5pm. Nov. 15 – Apr. 14: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Closed on National Holidays
Current Exhibition | Franconia Sculpture Park
The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. The Franconia Commons building is open: Apr. 15 – Nov. 14: Everyday, 10am-5pm. Nov. 15 – Apr. 14: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Closed on National Holidays
Events/Programs | Franconia Sculpture Park
The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. The Franconia Commons building is open: Apr. 15 – Nov. 14: Everyday, 10am-5pm. Nov. 15 – Apr. 14: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Closed on National Holidays
Fellowship Artist Residency Program | Franconia Sculpture Park
Fellowships for artists making object-based work offer a self-directed residency and $7500 stipend to fabricate and install work for exhibition in the 50-acre outdoor sculpture park. These fellows also stay on-site between two – six weeks within the timeframes offered; residency dates will be scheduled directly with the residency director.
Youth Summer Camps | Franconia Sculpture Park
Campers will use Franconia’s sculpture and land as inspiration, and make an installation of their own in the park! Instructor Jillian and campers will explore land art, interactive artwork, and building methods for sculpture, working together to craft an experience for family, friends, and visitors to the park.
Education | Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia Sculpture Park resides on the ancestral Dakota lands of the Wahpekute in Mni Sota Makoce, along the St. Croix River which also holds significance by the Ojibwe and other Native peoples. We recognize, support and advocate for all Native nations and will actively center Native voices in our work.