Entry No. 42 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: kinetic art

Sculpture Clock

A 10-foot-tall, mid-century kinetic masterpiece by Jack Nelson featuring a mesmerizing, whirring brass mobile with over 600 parts that spin at different speeds inside a glass case.

The move: Grab a coffee and sit on the steps of Peavey Plaza to watch the intricate, hypnotic gears and brass pieces whirl in perpetual motion.

• 📍 Downtown Minneapolis
• 💸 Free
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: 1102 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Atlas Obscura · downtownvoices.news

last checked: 2026-07-21