Experience the Redlin Art Center
Marvel at Terry Redlin’s masterpieces inside the Redlin Art Center and find inspiration on the beautiful grounds surrounding the building. Built as a generous gift from Terry Redlin to his hometown of Watertown, South Dakota, the Redlin Art Center houses over 160 of Redlin’s original oil paintings and is entirely free to visit. There are three floors of original art to explore – all fully accessible and entirely self-guided. No reservations necessary!
The Gallery
Every painting tells a story about Terry Redlin’s life. You’ll find nuggets of his past hidden in plain sight, captured in the beautiful details that make his paintings so unique. Learn More
Admission and Hours
Redlin Art Center IS OPEN! Admission is FREE!
Summer Hours (from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, we are open from 12 p.m.–5 p.m. on Memorial Day and Labor Day. We are CLOSED on Independence Day, July 4th.
Fall/Winter Hours (From Labor Day through Memorial Day)
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED ON THESE HOLIDAYS:
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Easter Sunday
Independence Day
Conservation Park
An avid outdoorsman, Terry’s first dream was to be a park ranger. This dream is honored in the 30-acre Conservation Park surrounding the Redlin Art Center. The park – designed by Terry himself – is “Redlin’s living painting”. Learn More
Group Tours
Groups are our specialty. Our knowledgeable staff can customize itineraries for student and adult group tours. Groups are also invited to view a video orientation as an introduction to the artist and his work. Visit our group tours page to learn more and book a tour.
Getting Here
The Redlin Art Center is located directly off the I-29 and U.S. Highway 212 interchange on the eastern edge of Watertown, South Dakota. You can see our distinguished brick building from the main highway!
When You’re Finished
Head downtown and tour the Watertown Artwalk, a trail of street-corner sculptures. Learn more about Watertown to plan your adventure or get a free guide at www.visitwatertownsd.com
Admission & Hours
Redlin Art Center IS OPEN! Admission is FREE!
Summer Hours (from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall/Winter Hours (From Labor Day through Memorial Day)
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Group Visits
Groups are our specialty! Our knowledgeable staff can customize itineraries for student and adult groups.
Each visit begins in our theater with a special welcome and complimentary video presentation about the artist. Check out our group tours page to book your group.
About Watertown
When you’re finished, explore Terry’s hometown.
You can tour sites from his paintings; or take in the trail of sculptures that begins with the one featured in front of the Redlin Art Center.
ArtWalk continues in downtown Watertown with sculptures lining the sidewalks.
