Discover Huntsville’s creative spirit with our public art discovery resources and tours. Explore hidden gems, public artworks, and creative places across the city. You can access the entire Public Art Archive to discover art throughout Huntsville, or choose from our curated itineraries to delve deeper into specific stories and locations primarily located in Downtown Huntsville. To enhance your experience, downloadable tour resources are available for offline viewing or printing. Free, docent-led tours are also available on select dates.
Looking for a quick and zippy tour? Need the perfect Instagram shot? Our Downtown Essentials Art Tour is a 1-2 hour self-guided adventure visiting Huntsville’s most recognizable art in public places downtown. In addition to our self-guided option for this tour, on select dates, you can join a 90-minute docent-led tour for an even richer experience.
Download our printable guide for offline access to this tour.
Take a deeper dive into downtown public art with our Downtown Art Discovery Trail. In partnership with Downtown Huntsville, Inc., we’ve mapped out a comprehensive tour of the city’s most vibrant public art. Wander the walkable core on foot, or hop on a bike or in a car to take in the full urban canvas.
Download our printable guide for offline access to this tour.
Our Civic Canvas features a rich collection of art that enhances Huntsville’s City Hall. The general public can view the artworks on the first two floors, and those with business on higher floors interested in viewing the art during their visit are encouraged to view or print our Civic Canvas City Hall map. You may also explore the entire collection virtually through the Public Art Archive, or register for a docent-led tour during select First Fridays as available.
Kids, educators, and families can enjoy a galaxy of art in downtown Huntsville by embarking on the the Amazing Space Race! This interactive tour takes children in grades K-5 on a journey with the Artonians, curious aliens that have come to visit Huntsville. Combine with the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt from the Visitor’s Center for a complete family adventure.
Download our printable guide for offline access to this tour.
Educators: CLICK HERE to see how this tour aligns with Alabama State education standards. (Grades K-5)
Discover the smaller side of Huntsville’s public art with the free Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt! Search for charming bronze ducks by local sculptor Everett Cox. Get clue cards online, and find bonus clues in the Amazing Space Race guide when visiting art near certain ducks. It’s a perfect family activity, supported by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Huntsville.
Driven by popular demand, Arts Huntsville launched First Friday tours, evolving from our initial City Hall Public Art Tours. These free, docent-led tours occur the first Friday of each month, 4:30-6:00 PM. The route varies seasonally, with registration opening approximately two months in advance of each tour. Space is limited to 50 participants each. Register early, as tours fill rapidly!
Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville are committed to community access to public art, and we hope the self-guided resources provided on this page will facilitate and enhance your enjoyment of public art.
For docent-led tours, we recommend our First Friday events for groups smaller than 10. Limited larger group tours are available upon request by emailing [email protected]. Limited times are available and priority will be given to relevant nonprofit community groups and those needing special accommodations. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate K-12 school or youth groups at this time.
