Minnesota has many fun and quirky attractions. Among the most popular are its many sculpture gardens. If you’ve lived here for a long time, you’ve probably visited the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden a time or two. The Caponi Art Park and Franconia Sculpture Garden are also popular spots. But there are still many others to discover, including the one we’d like to introduce today. Head on down to Red Wing, Minnesota, to check out the Anderson Center Sculpture Garden, a quirky sculpture park that is a must-visit for art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Read on below to learn more:

Anderson Center Sculpture Garde is a beautiful sculpture park in Red Wing, Minnesota. The Anderson Center is the former estate of Dr. Alexander Pierce Anderson, a breakfast cereal pioneer.
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Today, the estate supports the arts and humanities, offering residencies for artists, writers, and scholars to complete work. It is a center of art in the community, and the grounds are also on the National Register of Historic Places.
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There's plenty to see and do at the sculpture garden. Covering 15 acres, it is lined with walking trails, picnic areas, benches, and beautiful scenery. You can easily spend an afternoon strolling through the grounds.
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Of course, you can't visit without checking out the sculptures. There are more than 30 sculptures on the grounds.
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Many of the works are made by internationally known sculptors. It's fascinating to see them outdoors, where they interact with the natural setting of southern Minnesota.
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Made with a wide variety of materials, the sculptures are both quirky and thought-provoking.
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Next time you're looking for an excuse to get outside, head on down to Red Wing. The Anderson Center Sculpture Garden is one of the largest sculpture parks in Minnesota, and it's a wonderful place to spend an afternoon!
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For more information about the Anderson Center Sculpture Garden, including history, works, and more, visit its website. And if you’re interested in other fun things to do while you’re in Red Wing, check out our past articles about hiking up Barn Bluff or visiting the Pottery Museum of Red Wing.

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Anderson Center Sculpture Garden, 161 Tower View Dr, Red Wing, MN 55066, USA