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.
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
- Tuesday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
- 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.
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Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- 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
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 501 reviews
The art exhibits were wonderful. But visitors should take time to notice the beauty of the design of the building itself. The sight lines; the natural lighting, the polished white stone walls, the...
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Peter Z,
August 31, 2020
This museum is a great way to get to see more contemporary art and enjoy a very well organized structure that is quite lovely itself. If you only get to go to one museum in Minneapolis, I would...
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markwU2321MM,
February 16, 2020
Not my idea at all but I went along with a friend. I think it has been over 20 years since I have been to the Walker Art Center. This visit ended up being a comfortable experience even though I was...
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LaLaLaLESTER,
February 12, 2020
The theatre space and the art works are spectacular here the crew and staff are just amazing love this place
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powerbattle25,
February 3, 2020
The Walker Art Center is a great City art stop any time of the year. Esker Grove restaurant is located on the main level overlooking the sculpture garden...Craft cocktails and inventive seasonal...
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TCDolcevita,
January 20, 2020
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