The most beautiful parts of the country seem to attract the most talented of artists and Minneapolis is no exception; we love the works created by our hometown artists and the Walker Art Center exhibits are nothing short of true masterpieces. A visit to Minneapolis would not be complete if you didn’t spend at least a few hours exploring the spaces inside this beautiful center and we at Minnestay, would like to encourage you to add it to your vacation itinerary, with this guide giving you a peek at the exhibits found within. Coming home to Minnestay after your artistic explorations is also recommended as well, continuing the beauty you are experiencing, adding comfort and luxury to a vacation you will never forget.
Walker Art Center Exhibits: Everything You’ll Experience
Information About The Walker, One the Best Free Museums in Minneapolis
Billed as more than a museum, we hope we can cover all that the Walker Art Center in the far too few words we have available to us today, because this wonderful establishment IS more than a museum. Offering budding artists the opportunity to enhance their skills while showing the art of the most prolific artists, not just from here, but from all over the world, the center is destined to take up a lot of your vacation minutes.
- Location: 725 Vineland Place
- Open: Wednesdays through Sunday; Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Hours Of Operation:
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
- *Sensory Friendly Sundays: Every second Sunday each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Following this program, the galleries will resume public entry.
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: Open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Experiences at The Walker
Isn’t it ironic that we finally get around to mentioning the EXHIBITS of this unusual Art Center at the very end of the page? That is because, the art gallery, offering all manners of art covering all genres, is an important part of the museum, but isn’t the only part of this unique establishment, billed as “More than a Museum” a slogan that we wholeheartedly agree with!
Summer at the Walker
Offering the chance to play mini-golf, to explore the art of Keith Haring, a talented man known for sharing the belief that art is for everybody, and a variety of free events that include panels discussing a multitude of topics, Summer at the Walker is different every year. The Sculpture Garden is in bloom during these summer months, so take some time to enjoy the beautiful weather as you explore the sculptures and the flowers that make this outside area serene and tranquil.
The Idea House
The Idea House is where ideas bloom, offering how-to books, artistic furniture, design elements and so much more for guests to purchase and perhaps learn from. Separate from their gift shop, which we definitely recommend stopping in on your way out, the Idea House may be your favorite part of your art center adventures.
The Walker Cinema
The Cinema is where artistic magic is made, showing documentaries about art, television, and so much more.
The Walker Stage
Original performances in dance, music, theater, and others make their mark on the Walker Stage.
Skyline Mini Golf
We briefly mentioned the miniature golf in the Summer at the Walker Paragraph, but it deserves a second mention, especially as Skyline Mini Golf takes place on the rooftop of the Walker, offering panoramic views and “obstacles” designed by artists for an innovative twist to one of our favorite games.
Cardamom
Although the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, the Walker restaurant, Cardamom, is open every day of the week from 11 AM until 9 PM, serving a yummy selection of Mediterranean favorites, including hummus, lamb burgers, and a fusion of Germany and the Mediterranean, their fried eggplant schnitzel!
Come Home to Minnestay Today
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