Humboldt combines public art with attractions that explore the area’s history in different ways. The Old Saskatchewan series comprises twelve murals by Urban Lukan in the Humboldt Downtown Business Improvement District. Murals and sculptures around the city convey history, local life, and different cultures. This gives you several art forms and themes through which to get to know Humboldt.
Art and History Around the City
The Humboldt & District Gallery presents about six art installations each year. The Humboldt & District Heritage Garden offers another historical perspective: The grounds were established in 2005 as part of a regional centennial art project. The project recognized women’s contributions to prairie life over the preceding 100 years. Murals, installations, and the garden do not tell the same story; each focuses on different themes.
There is also a self-guided site with an artistic focus outside the city center: Original Humboldt is a site with art installations, interpretive signs, and grass trails. It is close to the destination, 8 km west of Humboldt on Highway 5 and 3 km south on Telegraph Road. This site offers a different kind of independent exploration from the tours that start in Humboldt itself.
Tours and the Historic Water Tower
If you would like to see historic buildings in the city center, the self-guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Humboldt starts at the museum and takes you to these buildings. Another self-guided tour by the Humboldt & District Gallery leads to notable places in Humboldt and can be done on foot or by bicycle. The two options have different focuses: one centers on historic buildings downtown, while the other explores notable places around the city.
A tour of the historic Humboldt Water Tower offers another way to experience the area’s history: Guests climb more than 140 steps to reach a 360-degree view. Private tours should be arranged with the museum at least one week in advance. If you plan to visit, contact the museum in good time to arrange a date.
Recreation for Different Interests
The Humboldt Mini Golf Course is a family-friendly 18-hole course. Its holes depict local businesses, historic landmarks, and other community highlights. Featured subjects include the water tower, the Humboldt Museum, and aspects of German heritage. A round combines mini golf with themes from local history and life in the community.
If you prefer disc golf, there is a course in St. Elizabeth Park. The Humboldt & District Museum adds to the visit with scavenger hunts for children and parents; availability may change, so it is a good idea to check in advance. The Humboldt & District Gallery also has a free area for hands-on crafts. If you have specific plans, it is worth asking about the current program here, too.
For information about a tour with homemade ice cream, contact the museum. This lets you check in advance what can be arranged for your visit, without assuming this option is part of a regular program.
Plan Your Visit to Humboldt
Humboldt is located on Highways 5 and 20. When choosing what to do, it helps to first distinguish between self-guided activities and visits that require an appointment: The historic downtown tour and the gallery tour are self-guided; private tours of the water tower should be arranged with the museum at least one week in advance. For activities whose availability may change, it is a good idea to check for current information.
If art, local history, and recreation are among your travel interests, Humboldt offers several different ways to spend your time. You can focus on murals and historic buildings, include walking or cycling tours, or choose mini golf and disc golf.
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