Laumeier Sculpture Park offers all-ages, docent-led walking tours of the Museum Circle, (plus the indoor exhibition) when available. Tours are interactive and designed for participants to come away with an appreciation of the complex relationship among art, nature and humans.
Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet in the Visitor Center in the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center. Tours last approximately one hour.
Cost is $5 for ages 4 and up. Laumeier members and ages 3 and under are free.
Afternoon tours are held on the first Sunday of the month (May-October), beginning at 2 p.m.
More information, tour times and dates: laumeier.org
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