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.  Located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota, Franconia operates a 50-acre outdoor museum, active artist residency program, and a depth and breadth of community arts programming for a diverse and engaged public.

We believe that art has the power to change the world. We cultivate critical dialogue between artists and audiences; support artists through the production and presentation of new, experimental work; and educate artists and audiences of tomorrow.  Franconia applies creative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow through the vehicle of contemporary sculpture.  We create bold programming that is ambitious, innovative, and that is responsive to the wants and needs of artists and our community.  Moreover, Franconia aims to create a welcoming, inviting space for all visitors to learn more about art, the environment, and the changing world we live in.

The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.

Visit our Commons building open daily 10am-5pm to see what is happening in the gallery, purchase original art and imaginative gifts in the gift shop and enjoy the facilities.