Rochester Art Center
The Rochester Art Center is a contemporary arts center in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It dates from 1946. Weather is mildest over May to September, with 69–82°F highs.
A museum inside Rochester
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 53" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Rochester
Rochester Art Center is inside Rochester, which has 79 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Rochester (RST) has airline service, about 8 miles from Rochester Art Center.
Established in 1946
Rochester Art Center dates from 1946. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Rochester Art Center
The Rochester Art Center is a contemporary arts center in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. The Center offers exhibitions of local, national and international art, as well as tours, classes, and workshops.
Founded in 1946, the Center opened in its current location in 2004. The 36,000 square-foot building was designed by Hammel, Green and Abrahamson. Its main gallery is named in recognition of the artist Judy Onofrio.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1946
Lodging near Rochester Art Center
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Rochester (79) and Zumbro Township (3).
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| Town | From Rochester Art Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | in town | — | 79 69 hotels · 3 motels · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 124,292 | $311K | C+ |
| Haverhill Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 2 hotels | 1,473 | $550K | — |
| Eyota Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 496 | $466K | — |
| High Forest Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 940 | $396K | — |
| Zumbro Township | 14 mi north | 20 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 646 | $447K | — |
| Marion Township | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 4,111 | $416K | — |
| Mazeppa Township | 15 mi north | 25 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 650 | $400K | — |
| Kasson | 14 mi west | 20 min | 2 2 hotels | 7,350 | $285K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Rochester Art Center
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
69 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
70 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
35 mi MuseumSpam Museum
63 mi Zoo & aquariumMinnesota Zoo
70 mi Theme parkWater Park of America
40 mi MuseumMinnesota Marine Art Museum
65 mi National RiverMississippi National River and Recreation Area225K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Spam Museum: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Minnesota Zoo: Makeenosman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Water Park of America: Todd Murray, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota Marine Art Museum: EverettMath, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mississippi National River and Recreation Area: NPS/Gordon Dietzman, Public domain
Questions people have about Rochester Art Center
Is Rochester Art Center in Rochester?
Yes. It’s inside Rochester, MN.
When is the best time to visit Rochester Art Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
How far is Rochester Art Center from St. Paul and Minneapolis?
About 72 miles northwest of St. Paul and about 76 miles northwest of Minneapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Rochester Art Center?
Rochester (RST), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 70 miles.
Where should I stay near Rochester Art Center?
Rochester (in town, 79 places to stay), Zumbro Township (14 mi, 3 places to stay) and Mazeppa Township (15 mi, 3 places to stay).
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