Walker Art Center Reviews

Recreating the scaffolding used in the largest mass execution in history is not art. While other states are taking down monuments to our racist brutal history your center decided to celebrate Minnesota's racism and genocide without so much as consulting with the very people this affects. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

We love family free days. So much fun and information in one place! So thankful for this opportunity! Loved the dj, the play, and songwriting today!

Im from arizona, great place to see good art in the great out doors. Take comfortable shoes and a decent camera.

The Walker is one of the Big 5 galleries in this country but it is surprisingly inviting and rarely has it felt like a stuffy or uptight environment. They are always displaying amazing works of art by well-known masters and across the street is the equally impressive sculpture garden.

Do it. Get of you fat butt and go visit.

It's modern art. The best collection in MN but still hit or miss. If you go, go when an exhibit that you are interested in is showing or you may be bored to tears. The expansion is nice - it is silly that is doesn't connect to the existing exhibit space above the first floor. They should have kept the old Guthrie as a performance space and built their parking garage around/behind/underneath it. The best parts of Walker are the sculpture garden (newly remodeled) and the gift shop. I have been to 2 weddings on the outdoor terrace. Both weddings were hot and there was no shade. The area was 5-10 degrees hotter than ambient temp due to the concrete. The wedding party had to wear sunglasses during the ceremony and the grandmother of the groom had to be inside. At the second wedding one of the Walker's catering employees stole the wedding cards and phones, cc, and cash from the wedding party storage room.

Played skyline golf which was awesome! Exhibits were interesting as well

It is a very valuable place because of the art it retains.

Loved everything outside, didn't go inside yet...Next time!!

Beautiful art displays. I love the spoon and cherry. Had a great night here walking with friends. Would highly recommend.

This is such a nice place to bring the family or even a date with the lit up paths at night.

Eclectic collection of contemporary arts. Also offer exhibitions periodically. Great place and parking off-street

Most of the gallery was closed and we weren't told. Still charged full price. There is only one large exhibit and one small exhibit open. Total disappointment.

My friends and I were visiting Minneapolis for a weekend and i ran across Walker Art Center while searching for something fun to do and it looked interesting. It definitely delivered! It was very interesting indeed. A little weird, and I loved it.

A walk to the Walker Art Museum from the Downtown skywalks, exit through the convention center, stroll by some cute apartments, cross to the park through the bridge designed by Siah Armajiani, admire sculpture park. Enter museum. Amiable staff greet you. Let yourself be amazed by the artwork in excellently curated and designed exhibitions. Highly recommend.

It's a shame the Director who help reshape the outdoor space was thrown under the bus. It is very nice. Could have spent all afternoon there.

The Walker is a really nice, whimsical museum. The works in it range from being as new as a year ago to some much older. With temporary exhibits such as Hippie Modenism coming and going, you're always bound to learn something new about history, humans, and the way we perceive the world as art.

Shouldn't charge full price when they are installing or taking down a major exhibit.

Got there for free (every Thursday is) but you better think twice before paying to see this questionable art. And I second the other reviewer - interactive room is what has saved the whole experience.

A must see! Went here to check out the blue rooster but ended up seeing many other nice sights and another plus, a great view of the highrises and fresh air!

Great place to go on a date. There is also the sculptress garden nearby. If you are looking for food, there are many restaurants nearby as well. I often come here on the weekend as I work during the week but also weeknights are also a great time to come.

Great community art events - many free and adjacent to the beautiful Minneapolis Scupture Garden. Make sure to get out on the rooftop terrace if you go on a nice day.

It s a cool museum, but it s extremely inaccessible to anyone on wheels, whether it be a person in a wheelchair or someone with a stroller. I paid $15 and can t even see half the galleries because you can only access them by stairs. Definitely won t be coming back.

I'm just not a big fan of that type of art but the building is very cool and the sculpture garden is amazing.

There is a beautiful park across the street you can walk and take pictures.

The Walker always has great exhibits and shows. The outdoor sculpture garden is great for bringing visitors to, or even active children who want to run around outside. Recently saw a great foreign film in their theater that was amazing! (Parasite)

They didn't have any showings that day for the 1968 exhibit. We were really interested in seeing that so we were dissappointed. I have a small bagallini purse that can be worn like a backpack. The initial "guard" said I was ok as it was a small purse/pack. While walking through the exhibits at least 3 or 4 employee "guards" asked that I remove it. They sited that back packs are not allowed because they are dangerous to others. People wearing them have a tendency to turn and take people out with them. I totally agree and if mine was a larger back pack and not a small purse I would not be irritated. They guard at the front said my purse was small and I was ok to enter. Wish these bored employees would have instead wished me a Happy Mother's Day instead if harassing me about a very small purse that I was wearing like a back pack but held only my comb, phone & credit cards! Not one of those horribly miserable employees even opened with a smile. Sad. They seemed petty and miserable.

The renovations to the Sculpture Garden ruined the gardens.. haven't been to the museum itself lately

The sculpture garden is usually amazing but it is under construction, so my review is for the museum itself.
I was absolutely appalled by the things they pass off as art. I don't claim to be an art critic but oh boy. Let me give you a brief run down.
One exhibit was a pile of cardboard boxes. Literally. Nothing else. Another, was an everyday folding chair leaning up against a brown rug type thing on the wall. A blue plastic tub sitting on the floor. They used a wallpaper of an owl with the stockphoto watermark covering it. I wish I was kidding. There were a few pieces that were actually really good and clearly took effort, but for the most part I was really disappointed. I would not go again.

Beautiful sculptures and art, easy to social distance(outside), and a fun atmosphere.

Great place very family there is always something going on in addition to the art gallery

Free Thursdays from 5-9pm are great. I wasn't enthralled by any of the exhibits this time around, but friends spoke highly of other ones.

Amazing museum. Free on Thursday evening and the first Saturday of the month. Usually a great selection of work on display. The permanent collection has a ton of amazing pieces when they are on display. The newish parking ramp is super convenient. The adjacent sculpture garden is always worth a visit, and is great in the summertime.

Always a pleasure and joy to check out the new exhibits at the Walker! Beautiful structure and sculpture garden too!

It's OK although the service reminds me of a diner by my country home where, as in this case, following my dining the bill is slapped on the table and I'm told to sign the VISA (I do know how to complete a credit card transaction by my present age of 72+) then she's on to the next party with a touch more charm. I'm used to a more sophisticated dining experience.

Interesting place, if you are in the area take a look! You will not be disappointed.

Always a Must when we visit Minneapolis - even we can only walk the grounds of the sculpture garden! Inspiring - Mind boggling.

Great place to wander. Inside and outside awesome place

Though sometimes misguided with past exhibits (ie Mankato), this is a really beautiful public access garden and center to have at the heart of Minneapolis. You can spend hours in the gardens alone. They also tackle exhibits that have relevance to our current times that can serve as thought provoking pieces to inspire progressive change. If that's not your thing, don't worry, there are still endless whimsical views to get lost in.

Beautiful place, always something new there. Great food and drinks at the restaurants.

Went here for an after work outing. Enjoyed the nice selection of art and sculptures.

This is a modern art museum and sculpture garden. It is a fun place to visit if you like modern art. They also have events you can take part in and enjoy constantly. Great interactive museum.

Having lived a block away from this museum I have to say that the neighborhood would not be the same without the Walker Art Museum. At the same time, I would argue that the museum is not the same without the Sculpture Garden and Loring park right next to it. I could not fully appreciate the art pieces, but they were not for me. It is a great place for a date never the less. The exhibits are beautiful and the rooms are well spaced, with room for quiet conversation.

A little austere place to hangout, like an airport for a chartered flight but the plays and exhibitions are always wonderful.

Attended a wedding and reception in the Garden Terrace and Skyline Room. Both great spots for one of the most unique weddings I ve ever been to!

Great art. Just difficult to actually find your way around. With construction it made it more challenging.

Was just in Mpls a,couple of days. I am do happy I used one to see the Walker. WONDERFUL! !!

Outdoor sculpture garden is the best I've ever visited. Spoon with Cherry is iconic, a must-see experience. Many other great works too.

Very expressive and informative. Art enthusiasts should definitely get a kick.

Great place to have access to art. They have free arta events on Thursday nights. And Saturday family art once a month. Check their web page for details.

A MN gem. This contemporary art museum is worth the trip, every time. Be sure to check out both gift shops, as they have awesome little gifts and an incredible book and magazine selection.