Walker Art Center Reviews

This museum has a lot to offer. They have the sculpture garden which is incredible to view any time of the year. The museum has a variety of different types of art. There are party rooms available to rent. During the summer there is an artist inspired mini golf course. The staff is very friendly and professional. The store in the museum is nicely organized and have a large amount of items to choose from. Every first Saturday of the month entry to the museum is free. There is a parking ramp however there is a fee. You can become a Walker member for discounts.

I didn't like the exhibitions that they had. I feel like they were a waste of my time. However the sculpture garden was as lovely as always.

My favorite part is the sculpture garden, it s open late at night and lit up at night as well so I can take a beautiful walk around there any time of day. The walker art Center has more strict regular business hours but I believe they still do free days for students on Tuesdays which is awesome. I ve actually had a small animation compiled into a group screening that was shown here at the Walker once thanks to my high school, Perpich Center for Arts Education so that really do support local and upcoming artists. You know that s something I get to put on my CV forever now, albeit small it felt really good! This is my favorite art gallery/museum in all of the twin cities.

Love this place always something interesting going on.

My biggest problem is the so called "Art" the majority of it was terrible and foolish. The views and the minigolf are great though.

I really appreciate how the free Thursday evenings makes this unique museum accessible to the greater community. There is a vibrant energy here, and the exhibits were very relevant.

This place is amazing!! Great art, music and hip crowd.

I ve visited the Walker Art Center on more than one occasion. I ve never had an issue until today. Please educate your employees on proper etiquette and customer service. I will not be returning, nor will I recommend your venue.

Great service and lovely well orchestrated facility.

The Walker has fallen off in the last decade or two. Two galleries were closed during my visit and I was not notified before purchasing admission. Little of the permanent collection is on display and the new works were lifeless and uninspired.

Contemporary art museum with interesting conceptual collection.

Very odd place. I would recommend the Minneapolis Institute of Art instead.

Love the Sculpture Garden. Easily near the top of a very long list of cultural attractions, lakes, and parks that make Minneapolis a great place to live.

Iconic sculpture garden. Attended pre-wedding festivities at Esker Grove. Great venue.

Always fun, and inspirational. Even better with the new sculpture garden

Great venue for an event. We had a luncheon event for about 140 people and fit well in the room on the top floor. Nice views of the city too.

Great exhibits and great location. Undoubtedly one of the best museums in the Twin Cities.

Events, galleries, sculpture garden are worth your time.

It's art for art's sake and a bunch of art theory stuff to go with why the building exists the way it does. If you're not into art theory you'll walk away probably a bit cynical.

Do you like meaningful art done with great skill? If so, you should go to MIA and skip the Walker Art Center. The "art" inside Walker will have you shaking your head and wondering what meaning anyone could get from a single string of lights or a piece of scrap carpet nailed to the wall.

The sculpture garden is interesting, but has only a couple pieces that are actually worth your time. 95% of museum, both inside and out, is meaningless drivel masquerading as art.

Great free art museum to spend some time reflecting. Also has a cafe inside.

Even if you don't really care for art this is a fun place to go, had a great time making jokes about the exhibits and even learning a few things.

The Walker is a really unique building and usually has some decent exhibitions. When the weather is nice the sculpture garden is a great place to read a book or take a walk. I do wish they would get some of the bigger exhibitions from the Whitney but overall Minneapolis is lucky to have the Walker.

The Walker has beautiful reception areas, a cafe, theater, and strives to be relevant to all ages.

This was a fun way to spend our Friday afternoon. It took our minds off of the troubles of the city for 2 hours. Thanks

Impressed by the layout and the collection. As a New Yorker, I found it refreshing that there were so few visitors. (Admittedly, it was a beautiful sunny fall day, and a football Saturday.) I wonder what it's like here on a grey or rainy day? Probably still uncrowded. Still, I do hope people go, because it's great.

Walker at museum is a true gem that Minneapolis got.

Love the free Thursdays. Can't wait to see the new sculpture garden.

Minneapolis needs a good center for Modern Art. They don't do quite as well reflecting the tremendous local talent with international roots here, and often step on a metaphorical rake with few exhibits in recent years that have fundamentally challenged our ideas of what Modern Art can be. Recent exhibits have felt more like a giant put-on daring the audience to call them out. But the nearby sculpture garden is a classic stop for first-time visitors to the Twin Cities thanks to the giant cherry.

The mini golf was different and interesting but extremely crowded. The same tee times were given to three to four groups at a time causing long waits and delays between holes. It would have been more fun if it had been more organized.

Nice place to check out some huge outdoor art. The walking path was good. Nice place to take the dog for a walk . Will definitely recommend.

The sculpture garden has the famous spoon and cherry sculpture.

Super delightful staff, fascinating architecture, though provoking exhibits.

Nice collection. Great events. Very nice sculpture garden and an underappreciated restaurant.

Very nice park, the lighting was super nice and it was clean. While I walked around at night I was to take photos as well as see all of the sculptures.

Took advantage of seeing a show in the auditorium. Very awesome show in the beautiful space.

A really great museum with tons of interesting art, if you're into modern art that is. The gift shop is super cool and hip! Definitely worth a visit.

I'll start by admitting that I really don't "get" a lot of modern art. However, this is a modern art museum, and as such should be reviewed as one :)
The building itself is quite impressive (even has a good view) but I was confused at first on where the heck to go to view the exhibits-- from the front desk, don't go directly up the stairs. Nothing but halls and meeting rooms or whatever. Go to the right, back towards the front entrance.

There were only two exhibits when I went, though there was a lot of content. There were 6 levels of one of the exhibits. This would have been fine if it were a broad topic, but it was all about a dancer who worked with other artists, leaving me feeling like it was 6 levels of just strange ballet videos and clothing.

The store is cool and has a nice selection, but of course expensive as you're in an art center.

All in all, definitely check it out at the very least! I'd love to come back.

Hated the idea the wife drag me down there from my small town, redneck projects. I didn't understand the quotes on the granite beachs but started seeing the beautiful bridge, the swing and saint so-and-so in the open silo.
NOTE: lost my work van keys rolling down the hill and someone turned them in.
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Glad I went.

Is great facility, but the current collection just didn't do it for me. The staff and people there are great. The restaurant is also quite good!

Not a great experience with the staff members there. Upon entering, I was told that I could hold my backpack by my side by a staff member there. A second staff member approached me and asked me about my backpack, but told me I could keep it. A third staff member asked me about my backpack, and I told her two other staff members told me I could keep it. While talking to her, a FOURTH staff member came up and told me that this is "two misinformations" in a very aggressive tone, and told me I had to put it in a locker. She was very cold and rude. I understand a no-backpack policy, but please address this from the beginning or be more friendly when telling me I can't carry it. The staff intensely watches you as you look at the art - I'm there to enjoy art, not feel like a criminal.

I was very excited to return to the Walker. Unfortunately I left after about 5 minutes. I was assured, when I purchased my ticket that visitors would be required to wear masks. This was not the case. Many children running about without masks and adults as well. The adults put their masks on at the entrance and as soon as get to the galleries take them off. This endangers other visitors as well as the staff. Very disappointed that staff does not ask unmasked people to leave.They have since this was written become more alert to this problem and are taking action.

Good museum exhibits that rotate regularly. Look into becoming a donor.

Wide open spaces free me from the hustle and bustle of city life. The artwas fabulous to view and learn about. Everyone seems so friendly.

Excellent!
World Class!

I wish they'd make it known they're closed due to Covid-19 before people drive out there