Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

We visited on a free Thursday night and had a great experience! The contemporary collection is impressive, with a diverse range of thought-provoking works. Since we visited in February, the rooftop was closed, and it was too cold to explore the sculpture garden, but I’m looking forward to returning in the summer to see more. I would recommend it for art lovers for sure!

Very impressive collection of art, I think. Was nice to be outside, and they do a good job of blending it within the landscape. Found it odd they didn’t want people to even touch the art. There was a kid that dared to climb on the cherry 🍒 spoon 🥄. A voice came over the loud speakers saying they were security, they were watching, and they would be dealt with accordingly if they didn’t discontinue their behavior immediately. It’s very dystopian if you ask me. Nobody asked me, so I didn’t say it, but you better believe I’m gonna type it in this here Google Maps review. Cause I keep it 💯. Real talk . Yuh, feel me. Had my rating at a 5, but I’m gonna drop it to a 4 because of the incident over the load speakers. I didn’t really realize how ridiculous and unnecessary that was until I started typing out this review. Other than that, it was pretty cool, and overall, a worthwhile experience. If they’re that worried about it, maybe have someone walk the grounds and interact with people instead of a dehumanizing robot voice over a load speaker. I didn’t go inside, me and the fam just walked the outside sculpture garden. Hope this doesn’t come off as being too negative cause it wasn’t. Just a slight critique on the garden and kind of society as a whole.You can miss me with that whole disconnected, dehumanizing, dystopia stuff. All in on the rest.

Every first Saturday is free don’t forget to double check your email for a confirmation and download it to the mobile app. Luckily they were able to look me up by my email and name. Brought my twins here they’re two years old they had a lot of good kid activities making beads coloring finding the goose. I really enjoyed the orange room. This was my first time there I would not pay for this museum as the art wasn’t really that interesting but the kids had fun

Disclaimer: This review is based solely on my experiences. This review is in no way, shape or form, meant to offend or discourage anyone.

I had been to the Walker Art Museum a few times. We traveled there with JWP high school art class, back in 2016 (or ‘17). That was my first time there. It was a good experience then as well. Polite staff, explained the “do’s and don’ts.” The second or third time I went there (photos), it was a quiet day, not too busy. I like the vibe of the calm atmosphere.
The one thing I will say -as best and politely as I can- I get that it’s business. Located in Lowry Hill, funded nicely, it’s business. However, I also believe art should be free for ALL, as creativity draws us in and connects us. I also think gifts/food should be better priced. I get it, you have to have good cash flow and spend on good attractions etc. so not much of a con when related to other places in the world.

I love the vibe as I said. Staff dresses and acts professional and well based, the museum in its entirety seems to take art serious. So, I appreciate that. The sculpture garden is chefs kiss. Amazing artists! Absolutely recommend coming here on a lazy Saturday -or, Thursday since those are cheaper. Godspeed and thanks for memories.🙏🏽🤎

I love photographing at the Walker Art Center! I’ve photographed there for vow renewals as well as with full wedding parties and the place is magical. The Skyline room is perfect for a ceremony or reception and the Minneapolis sculpture garden, just steps away, is stunning. As an added benefit, you have Loring Park just across the road for even more photographic opportunities! I love photographing there and look forward to being there again soon!

We were a bit pressed for time, and didn’t pay the $18 admission, instead we enjoyed the outdoor sculptures across the street from the museum. We did visit the gift shop in the museum, and it was interesting. I will definitely visit again, and spend more time exploring.

I have been to WAC before but the beautiful thing about art museums like this is they change exhibits. I enjoyed the interactive exhibit where you were invited to draw what home is to you.

Beautiful building and grounds. I love to start at the top floor and work my way down to the lobby. Highly recommend visiting in summer when you can walk the sculpture grounds!