Art Charles H. MacNider Art Museum One of the first stops on any cultural tour should be the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, home to an impressive permanent collection of American art that includes work by Grant Wood (a common visitor to the region) and Thomas Hart Benton. The museum also hosts an extensive collection of puppets – including the marionettes used in the movie “The Sound of Music” – made and collected by world-renowned puppeteer Bil Baird (a graduate of Mason City High School). Temporary exhibits, films, concerts, art classes, an art library, and a sales/rental gallery make the museum the cornerstone of the local arts community. The site is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is wheelchair accessible.
The MacNider Arts Museum is well-known for its Arts Festival which takes place each June and features area artists, kids crafts, and entertainment.
River City Sculptures on Parade This outdoor sculpture walk winds along a 1.7 mile loop through Downtown Mason City and leads participants to the Cultural Crescent. More than 50 works of well-regarded sculptors from around the world are included in the exhibit. The sculptures are available for sale or lease. The exhibit is changed annually.
“Mr. Eggwards” is a local favorite in the River City Sculptures on Parade exhibit and is one of a growing number of permanent sculptures on display.
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