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November 2024 by Scott Morfitt
One of the best outdoor sculpture areas in the Midwest. It's definitely a great spot to walk your dog while reveling in art.
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October 2024 by Raul Cuellar
Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, Minnesota, is a unique outdoor art space known for its vibrant, large-scale sculptures and installations scattered across 50 acres. The park features an ever-changing collection from both established and emerging artists, making each visit a fresh experience. Visitors often enjoy exploring the wide-open fields, where they can interact with the artwork up close.
The park combines art with nature, encouraging guests to wander and discover art pieces amidst prairie grasses and wooded areas. Franconia also hosts events, workshops, and artist residencies, fostering a creative community that often includes performances and educational programs. It’s a family-friendly destination, accessible to all, with a mix of thought-provoking and whimsical works.
Overall, Franconia Sculpture Park is praised for its innovative and immersive approach to public art, making it a must-visit for art lovers and casual visitors alike.
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October 2024 by Katie Robb
I’ve been to lots of sculpture parks and this one is huge and has so much to discover. Visitor center. Tours. Programs. Free. Donations are greatly appreciated. I loved it here.
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October 2024 by Blank Seg
awesome, a must see
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October 2024 by Rick Wozniak
If you like abstract art you should check it out
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October 2024 by Lynn Wiggert
We went on a beautiful fall day. The only nice thing I can say is it a beautiful setting for sculptures. The sculptures are generally depressing and or gross. At times, I felt I was walking through a concentration camp museum in Germany. Very eastern Germany feel, with dull colors and steel. Not all the sculptures were depressing a few were up lifting. Then other sculptures were gross, as in how much “shit” (human and animal) do the sculptures need to replicate.
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October 2024 by Brian Christy
Yes, you can bring your dogs. Free to get in. Donations accepted. Clean restrooms.
Lots to look at. Scattered everywhere. Just fun to stop get out and stretch.
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October 2024 by Marni Smith
Had puppets while we were there. Plus Native American dancing, and other fall activities. Definitely will go back.
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October 2024 by Marilyn Borst
Was so much fun & very interesting ,love it
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October 2024 by T W
visited here towards the end of summer time 2022.
I'd say the first impression was mind blowing.
crazy ideas presenting themselves as sculptures in a wild (like middle of nowhere) prairie. just love this place.
Came here again fall 2024, still very amazing.
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October 2024 by Jeremy Robinson
Interesting in an eclectic kind of way. Entertaining way to spend the afternoon
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October 2024 by Lauren Mae Hindi Wiggins
My family and I love coming to Franconia! You can spend hours wandering around and enjoying all the interesting sculptures.
We'll definitely keep coming back.
Playground: There are some sculptures that are like a playground and some you're not allowed to climb on.
Toilets: Located inside and very clean.
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October 2024 by Dan Borkenhagen
So many fun and interesting sculptures to explore and a great setting to do it at.
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October 2024 by Connie May
Toilets: Nice indoor rooms with a few stalls.
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October 2024 by Allison Leonhardt
Cool sculpture park with a bunch of interesting works of art. Nice walk around the park
