Contact Us
Contact The Hormel Institute
801 16th Ave NE
Austin, Mn 55912
Phone: 507-433-8804
Visit The Hormel Institute
Small Group Tours
Small group tours may be possible if pre-arranged, depending on availability. Contact Zoe Cantu at cantu008@umn.edu or 507-254-0953. Small group tours are typically available Tuesday-Thursday between 10:00am – 2:00pm but exceptions may be considered for special circumstances.
Large Group Tours
Please contact Discover Austin for large group tours at tourism@austincvb.com or 507-437-4563.
Educational Tours
To set up a K-12 or post-high school tour, contact Kelly Vincelette at kelly521@umn.edu or 507-437-9676.
Driving Directions
801 16th Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
From Minneapolis:
- I-35W South (approximately 94 miles)
- In Albert Lea, exit at I-90 East and follow to Austin (approximately 20 miles)
- In Austin, exit at 178B
- Left at exit (6th Street NE)
- Right on 16th Avenue NE
- The Hormel Institute on left (look for driveway entry and visitor parking on west side of building).
From Rochester:
- I-90 West to Austin (approximately 30 miles)
- Exit at 178B
- Right at exit (6th Street NE)
- Immediate right on 16th Avenue NE
- The Hormel Institute on left (look for driveway entry and visitor parking on west side of building).