Walker Art Center
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- Minneapolis
Walker Art Center connects contemporary visual art with performance, film, and design in Minneapolis.
Its exhibitions can cross familiar boundaries between disciplines, inviting visitors to engage with ideas as well as individual objects. The building and its relationship with the neighboring sculpture garden give the visit an architectural and outdoor dimension.
Review the current program before choosing a date, since galleries, films, and performances follow different schedules. Allow separate time for the nearby garden and confirm ticket requirements for the particular exhibitions or events you want to attend.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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