Plan Your Visit
to the Garden
In the garden, seven striking sculptures are nestled amidst diverse trees and lush landscaping, with meandering paths enhancing the meaningful experience.
Hours
Wednesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Other times available by appointment!
Closed January & February for winter season.
Location
2300 Heritage Pl NW
Owatonna, MN 55060
Next door to Cabella’s!
Experience the Minnesota Sculpture Prayer Garden
To visit the Garden is to enjoy a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that allows you to pause and reconnect with yourself and God.
As you wander along the serene paths, you’ll be treated to an array of beauty, including intricately designed landscaping, stunning bronze artwork, and calming pathways. These elements work together to create a soothing environment that encourages reflection and introspection.
The Sculptures
Experience the moving collection of sculpture work.
Looking for more to do after your visit?
Owatonna offers a wide variety of attractions and activities!
Explore the Steele County History Center, the Village of Yesteryear, and the Owatonna Arts Center.
Don’t miss out on outdoor activities in the parks throughout the city. There are also shops at the Medford Outlet Center just up the road and the historic downtown shopping district.
You can also find plenty of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Steele County Free Fair.
Come and discover all that Owatonna has to offer for an unforgettable family vacation!
Find a Hotel
Stay a while and see all Minnesota has to offer — make your visit to the Garden into a long weekend!
Find a Restaurant
Don’t miss out on the local food scene; be sure to find a restaurant close to the Garden!
Things to Do
More Things to Do in Owatonna
Historic Minerals Springs Park: The Legend of Owatonna; at the site of these bubbling Mineral Springs many moons ago frail Princess Owatonna was restored to health through drinking the curing waters call Minnewauaan. The kindly spirit of Chief Wabena’s daughter ever beckons to the weary traveler who visits this park in the city named after her.
Cabela’s: The Owatonna location serves, hunting, fishing, shooting, and camping enthusiast as a premium outdoor gear and sporting goods store. The Owatonna store opened in April 1998 and is almost 185,000 square feet. The store offers a large assortment of mounted fish, birds, and wildlife including a large African diorama.
Owatonna Veterans Memorial: The Moonlighters Exchange Club of Owatonna broke ground August 2022 at the corner of 18th Street SE and Austin Road, just west of the Steel County History Center. This sight will be a great way to honor all the brave men and women who have served our country in the US Armed Forces.
The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo: “The RAD ZOO” is located just a few miles north of the Minnesota Sculpture Prayer Garden, at the Medford Outlet Mall in Medford, MN. You are invited to come and marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world. our zoom is home to over 150 kinds of animals from all over the world.