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Visitor tip
Families with young children should take advantage of the sensory break rooms throughout the museum and the kid-friendly coloring areas. Staff provides pencils and paper for children, and the interactive mini golf course and accessible outdoor sculptures offer engaging alternatives to gallery walking.
Visitor tip
Start with the outdoor Sculpture Garden and the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry—reviewers consistently noted this as a highlight that provides a lighter, more whimsical experience before diving into the emotionally intense indoor contemporary art exhibits.
About Walker Art Center
Well-known contemporary art museum. Acclaimed venue featuring contemporary art in a variety of media, plus a sculpture garden & bistro.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Collection Size
- Over 16,000 works by nearly 5,000 artists
- Free Admission
- Thursday nights and first Saturday of each month
What visitors say
I’ve been here many times and always enjoy it. The first floor has a great restaurant and bar, and the rotating exhibits ensure there’s always something new to see. Parking is easy, and the nearby sculpture garden makes it even more…
Hey, it's the Walker. What else is there to say? Of course I've lived here for over 20 years so it's become normal just to have amazing places like this in your backyard. Minneapolis has one of the best arts communities in the United…
It was a Monday, so the museum itself was not open, so my review applies to the outdoor sculptures. I loved them. It’s nice to see art outside too! I liked the famous cherry, but was disappointed that one could not get closer although I…
From 6,112 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Walker Art Center features over 16,000 contemporary art works by nearly 5,000 artists in its collection
- The iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a signature outdoor artwork that draws repeat visitors
- Offers free admission on Thursday nights and the first Saturday of each month, plus free Thursday night Summer Social programs
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