Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions, film screenings, and dance, theater, and music performances.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 11am-5pm; Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-6 pm; Closed Mondays. Free for youth 17 and under, Walker members, and on Thursday nights (5-9pm) and the first Saturday of every month (11am-6pm). $15 Adults; $13 Seniors (65+); $10 Students with ID.
Square Footage: 1,000
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Classroom | 40 |
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 200 |
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 200 |
| Banquet/Rounds | 120 |
The informal public spaces of the Walker feature light-filled lounges, perfect for small or mid-sized events. Private gallery rentals available for your group. Main Floor includes both the Cargill Lounge and the General Mills Hennepin Lounge.
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 600 |
Requires a 2-hour minimum.
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Conference | 48 |
A 4-hour rental includes ushers.
| Configuration | Occupancy |
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| Theater | 340 |
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 385 |
With 180-degree views of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the city, outdoor event options on three terraces, and an indoor facility with walls of glass, the Garden Terrace Room is an ideal location for truly memorable receptions and gatherings. Outdoor terraces available seasonally.
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 240 |
| Banquet/Rounds | 130 |
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 250 |
Located high above the bustle of Hennepin Avenue, this space offers breathtaking views of downtown Minneapolis while providing flexibility for hosting medium or large receptions. Expansive asymmetrical windows offer a dramatic setting with abundant natural light.
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 380 |
| Banquet/Rounds | 230 |
Gallery admission is free on the first Saturday of each month. Families can enjoy live performances, films, gallery adventures, and hands-on art-making from 10 am-3 pm. Activities recommended for ages 6-12.
Get inspired. Get in free. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night.
