Sight guide · Minneapolis · United States
Visiting Walker Art Center
One of the leading contemporary art centres in the United States, the Walker shows modern and contemporary painting, sculpture, design and film, with a strong collection including works by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close and Frida Kahlo.
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Quick answer
Walker Art Center is a gallery in Loring Park, Minneapolis. Allow 2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Gallery
- Area
- Loring Park
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, rainy day and architecture
- Best months
- April–June
About Walker Art Center
One of the leading contemporary art centres in the United States, the Walker shows modern and contemporary painting, sculpture, design and film, with a strong collection including works by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close and Frida Kahlo. Its theatre and cinema programme runs through the year.
Tip: Check the Walker's calendar for free-entry days and evenings, and combine a visit with the Sculpture Garden across the road.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Loring Park, a small lake park between downtown and the Walker Art Center.
Best time to visit Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- May: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
- April: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Minneapolis has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Minneapolis itinerary visits Walker Art Center on day 1, together with Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Basilica of Saint Mary and First Avenue.
- No. 7 of the 17 sights in our Minneapolis things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Minneapolis.
- One of the picks in minneapolis on a rainy day.
Near Walker Art Center
Also in Loring Park, so you can walk between them:
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden — 1 hour, free
- Basilica of Saint Mary — 30–45 minutes, free
If you like Walker Art Center
- Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) — Whittier, 2–3 hours
- American Swedish Institute — Phillips, 1.5 hours
- Minneapolis Skyway System — Downtown, As needed
- Weisman Art Museum — University of Minnesota, 1 hour
Staying near Walker Art Center
Stay in Loring Park ($$) to walk here: a small lake park between downtown and the Walker Art Center. All areas to stay in Minneapolis.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Walker Art Center?
Plan 2 hours. With Minneapolis Sculpture Garden nearby, it fits a half-day in Loring Park.
+Is Walker Art Center free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Walker Art Center?
April–June, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Check the Walker's calendar for free-entry days and evenings, and combine a visit with the Sculpture Garden across the road.
+Do I need to book Walker Art Center in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.