Walker Art Center
Arts & Culture · Minneapolis, MN
About
Free Thursday nights from 5pm to 9pm make the Walker Art Center one of the Twin Cities' most accessible venues for modern and contemporary art. Founded in 1927, it's one of the earliest public art museums in the US, and it's got a trans-friendly, family-friendly vibe that draws a mixed gay straight crowd. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the largest urban sculpture garden in the US, is a perennial favorite for casual strolls and photo ops.
You might also catch film festivals or lectures here. Regulars know the best time to visit is a Thursday evening to avoid the crowds and check out temporary exhibits for free. If you're looking for more performing arts, the nearby Guthrie Theatre is a short walk away.
Located in the Loring Park neighborhood, the Walker is close to the scenic Loring Park itself and a short walk from the Uptown area.
Features
- ✓Free Thursday nights 5-9pm
- ✓Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on site
- ✓Film festivals and lectures year-round
- ✓Mixed LGBTQ+ crowd, family friendly
- ✓Pay-what-you-wish for members and youth
Practical
What people say
Rated from 261 reviews. 37 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Wonderful”
It's a fun place to spend a day just wandering around. I bring friends and family here when they visit. I love the artwork. It can be really interesting and sometimes funny.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Once was enough”
Even though the building is unique, it's not worth paying to enter. I don't know what was in there but it wasn't art. We all just stood in awe looking at the section full of phallic objects in boxes and a chair stacked on another chair.
A guest · Over a year ago
“It is pretty”
It's a beautiful, lovely place to visit. Good for dates. Best in the summer.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walker Art Center LGBTQ+ owned or focused? +
It's an inclusive, trans-friendly institution with a mixed gay straight audience, but it's not exclusively LGBTQ+ owned or focused.
What are the hours? +
Wednesday and Friday through Sunday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-9pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is there free admission? +
Admission is free for members, youth 18 and under, and on Thursday nights from 5pm to 9pm.
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