Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Mini Golf and Chairs

November 13, 2024 - May 4, 2025

Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists.

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A World That Breathes Behind Itself

September 7, 2024 - February 9, 2025

The Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of paintings and etched glass drawings by artist Melanie Pankau.

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JEALOUSY/SWAY

September 14, 2024 - March 16, 2025

Jealousy|Sway is a collision of artistic impulses between two visual artists (Ryan Fontaine and Rachel Youn) and two choreographers (the choreographic collaboration or Kristin Van Loon & Arwen Wilder known as HIJACK).

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ALL EXHIBITIONS

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Mini Golf & Chairs:
Where Design Meets Play

Name: Rochester Art Center
Address: 30 Civic Center Drive Southeast, Rochester, MN, 55904, US
Telephone: 507-722-2552

Programs at the Center

Drop In Tours

Saturdays at 1:00 PM

Enjoy an in-person, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center and find out about the museum’s local history, stunning architectural design, and current exhibitions.

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The Creative Studio

Fridays & Saturdays | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork.

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Storytime + Art

Friday, December 6 | 10:30 AM

Join us for storytime and an art activity at Rochester Art Center and stay for a walk through the gallery.

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ALL PROGRAMS

Arts & Culture

An outdoor art installation with river rock on tall wooden sticks by Martin Presley.

A figure in black wears a green fish sculpture covering their head. The figure is sitting near a river surrounded by green plants.

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BE A MEMBER

Art can stimulate both the emotions and the intellect. It can inform and inspire. Commune with creativity and find your center. Come for world-class exhibitions and dynamic interactive programs, and discover welcoming and diverse opportunities that encourage questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.

Art Center memberships include free access to the galleries, our weekly e-newsletter, discounts on ticketed workshops and other events, and 10% off in the Gallery Shop all year round. Your participation makes the arts happen in Rochester. Join us, and thank you for supporting the arts!

MEMBERSHIP

Gallery Admission

Adults ---- $8

Seniors ---- $5

21 & Under ---- FREE

Members ---- FREE

Biking

The Art Center is located along Rochester's extensive Trail System at Mayo Park. Bike racks are located in front of the Art Center.

Activity Admission

In addition to gallery admission:

Mini Golf Play Pass ---- $5 (1 Round)

Mini Golf Punch Card ---- $45 (10 Rounds)

The Creative Studio ---- $5

(Fridays & Saturdays only)

Parking

Parking available at the Civic Center Ramp (FREE after 4pm and on weekends).

Disability parking is available in front of the Mayo Civic Center.

Address & Hours

30 Civic Center Drive SE, STE 120

Rochester, MN 55904

Wednesday - Sunday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

info@rochesterartcenter.org

Accessibility

Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Service animals are welcomed.

For special arrangements call us at 507-722-2552.

We are happy to assist you.

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makes art happen.

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Funding for the many programs presented by Rochester Art Center comes from a wide variety of sources: Foundations, Governments, Small Businesses, Corporations, and Individuals. Their support provides Rochester Art Center the opportunities to offer the community with:

exemplary exhibitions | stimulating art education and public programs | engaging community-oriented collaborations

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