The Rourke Art Museum is a small but genuinely interesting museum on Moorhead's south side, housed in a former police station that has been well-converted into gallery space. The permanent collection is eclectic: Native American art, pre-Columbian ceramics, African masks and textiles, and a substantial holding of works by Northern Plains regional artists. The mix reflects the collecting instincts of founder James O'Rourke — quality over name recognition, breadth over depth.
The temporary exhibition programme is ambitious for a city this size, bringing in contemporary work from national artists. It is worth checking what is showing before you visit. Entry is free or low-cost, and the museum sees relatively few visitors, which means you get the galleries largely to yourself. Adjacent to the main building, outdoor sculpture is scattered through a small park.