Tours & Events

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the coronavirus and COVID-19 issues, tours and places to visit at Mayo Clinic are suspended until further notice.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to serving you in the future.

On this page:

Upcoming Events
Event Recaps
Places To Visit at Mayo Clinic
Other Historic Locations

Upcoming Events

Open to Mayo Clinic patients, employees and members of the public; no charge.

Peregrine Falcon Program

Since 1987, an annual tradition on the Rochester campus. With our webcam, you can view, learn about – and help name – these fast-flying raptors.

Carillon Music and Recitals

Atop the Plummer Building on our campus in Rochester, Minnesota, is a 56-bell carillon. It is one of the largest instruments of its kind and the only carillon at a medical center.

Holiday Lighting of the Plummer Building

We’re delighted to continue a holiday tradition: special lighting of the historic Plummer Building in Rochester, Minn.

Heritage Days

Our annual celebration of the history and culture of Mayo Clinic … an expression of thanks to employees and volunteers … and plenty for patients, too!

History of Medicine Society Lecture Series

Distinguished scholars offer in-depth presentations on the milestones of medical history.

Places To Visit at Mayo Clinic

Availability, dates, times and admission policies vary among these sites. Check each listing for specific information.

Tours of Mayo Clinic

If you are on the Rochester, Minn., campus as a patient or the companion of a patient, three tours are available.

Mayo Clinic Heritage Hall

Interactive museum linking Mayo’s past and present with our vision for the future, and the key role of philanthropy in advancing Mayo’s mission.

W. Bruce Fye Center for the History of Medicine

Offices of Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie Mayo, along with their diplomas, awards and many artifacts.

W. Bruce Fye History of Medicine Library

A resource for scholars, this library contains works spanning centuries of medical progress and discovery. The collection also includes unique books and artifacts of human interest related to medicine and Mayo Clinic.

Plummer Building

This iconic 1928 structure is a marvel of architecture and design.

Research Information Center

Today’s research is tomorrow’s treatment and cure. This center will introduce you to the many types of research taking place at Mayo Clinic.

Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center

Become an effective partner in your health care by using the resources of the Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center.

Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center

Discover reliable, up-to-date information on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Other Historic Locations

These places have limited availability, so we are providing online information to help give you the experience of “being there.” Check the specifics in each listing.