Located off Hennepin & Lyndale exit from either I-94 or 394, follow signs to Vineland Place. Parking available.
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With 11 galleries of modern and contemporary art, the Walker Cinema, and McGuire Theater, the Walker is an essential experience for the culturally curious. Dine at the Gather Café, and find artful gifts at the Walker Shop. Stroll the 11 acres of the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, featuring the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture and fountain, open daily from 6 AM to midnight.
May of 2018 brings the launch of Sensory Friendly Sunday (SFS), a monthly, free offering for individuals with sensory sensitivities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. SFS will be held on first or second Sunday of the month from 8am–11am, before the galleries open to the public. SFS will offer visitors the opportunity to make art together, explore the galleries, watch a short film, or relax in a different setting.
This program aims to improve the Walker’s capacity to meet the needs of children, teenagers, and adults with sensory sensitivities, and their families, through this monthly, free, educational program.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Wednesday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
Admission: $15 (adults), $13 (seniors 62+), $10 (students), FREE for children and teens under 18 and Walker members. Active military $7.50. Free every Target Free Thursday Night (5–9 pm) and the first Saturday of every month.
More Information
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 380
- Catering available
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
- Largest meeting room (sq ft): 3100
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 600
- Number of meeting rooms: 9
- On-site catering required
- Meetings web page
Reviews
Based on 514 reviews
Well laid out and manageable museum with interesting exhibits. The staff were knowledgeable and gave some great insights. We were lucky enough to see the Pacita Abadvexhibit, which was fantastic
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nand150,
May 18, 2023
While most of the art was not my style, I enjoyed the museum. I was lucky enough to get there on a free day; I think if I had had to pay $18 I would have been a little miffed. The outdoor sculpture...
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nashtonA1,
May 6, 2023
Slightly confusing when you walk in from the underground car park. We worked out the easiest way was to get the elevator to the top floor then walk down through the galleries, going outside on the...
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Foodange,
October 6, 2022
The Walker is a great museum of modern and contemporary art. They have a very good collection and great exhibits too. Lovely bright building makes for a very pleasant stay.
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509waynem,
September 25, 2022
Interesting collection of modern art. Outdoor sculpture garden is great and contains the iconic Spoon and Cherry sculpture. We come every December to watch The Arrow Awards honoring the best of...
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TravelingSoccerLoon,
July 7, 2022
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