Public Art Walking Tours

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Public Art Walking Tours

Bedford Gallery offers one hour docent-led walking tours of Walnut Creek's wonderful downtown public art collection every third Saturday, April through November.

Our Docents are trained by public art specialists and offer information and insight appropriate for all ages.

Reservations Not Required: However, if you are attending with a group of 6 or more, please email galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org or call at 925-295-1417.

Start Location

Meet at the Lesher Center for the Arts Plaza (1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA). Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Time

Tours start at 10 a.m. and are approximately 1 hour.

Cost

  • Adults: $5.00
  • 18 years and younger: FREE

Please pay in person (cash only). Cost includes admission to Bedford Gallery.

2024 Public Art Walking Tour Schedule

 

Route Dates Description
#1 Apr. 20, Aug. 17 Around the Lesher Center for the Arts, City Hall, and Civic Park.
#2 May 18, Sept. 21 Plaza Escuela & shopping areas (Locust, Plaza Escuela, and California Blvd.)
#3 June 15, Oct. 19 Around the Business parks near the Walnut Creek BART station, California Blvd and North Main St (involves stairs).
#4 July 20, Nov. 16 Downtown Main St. and Library.

Public Art Walking Tour

Route 2: Plaza Escuela & Shopping Areas

(Locust, Plaza Escuela, and California Blvd.)

Bedford Gallery offers one hour docent-led walking tours of Walnut Creek's wonderful downtown public art collection every third Saturday, April through November. Our Docents are trained by public art specialists and can offer information and insight appropriate for all ages.

Time

Tours start at 10 a.m. and meet in front of the Lesher Center for the Arts on the plaza. Wear comfortable shoes & sunscreen. Tours are approximately 1 hour.

Cost

Adult $5, under 18 free. Please pay in person (cash only). Includes admission to Bedford Gallery.

Reservations not required. However, if you plan on attending with a group of 6 or more, please email us at galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org or call us at 925-295-1417 to let us know. 

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Public Art Audio Tours

Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Public Art in Walnut Creek, featuring 33 stops about the artwork in the downtown area.

  1. Look for the pink and orange Public Art signs around public art works.
  2. Dial the number on the signs.
  3. Listen and learn!

Walking Tour Web App

Public Art Scavenger Hunt

Explore downtown, and learn about Public Art and the history of Walnut Creek through these printable Scavenger Hunts. Use the Walk Walnut Creek App to get hints and answers.

Be sure to look for the pink and orange Public Art and Heritage Signs along the route. Turn in your completed scavenger hunt sheet to Bedford Gallery or The Shadelands Ranch Museum to get free admission!

Print Scavenger Hunt PDFs