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Membership

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Visitors exploring the exhibition Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s-1980s, 2023. Photo by Carina Lofgren. Courtesy Walker Art Center.

As a Walker member, you support one of the world’s leading contemporary art centers and enjoy unlimited free gallery admission, ticket and dining discounts, access to member events and pre-sales, and more!

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Benefits

Free Entry
Get free gallery admission every day.
Cinema & Stage Tickets
Free and discounted tickets to the Walker Cinema and McGuire Theater for you and a guest and free screenings of new independent films.
Shop & Cafe Discount
10% off in Walker Museum Shop, Idea House 3, and Cardamon restaurant, increased to 20% on Member Days.
Exclusive Member Nights
Exclusive member nights featuring private tours and behind-the-scenes.
Preview Parties
First and free access to After Hours exhibition preview parties.
Magazine subscription
Free subscription to the Walker magazine.

Member events

Community and Circle Member Opening Reception: Dyani White Hawk: Love Language
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Fri Oct 17, 2025

Community and Circle Member Opening Reception: Dyani White Hawk: Love Language

Member Night: Dyani White Hawk
Two people lean in to take a closer look of Wopila | Lineage by Dyani White Hawk.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Member Night: Dyani White Hawk

Contributing Member Opening Reception: Show & Tell
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Sat Nov 22, 2025

Contributing Member Opening Reception: Show & Tell

[TEST] Test Event - One Instance
Free

Sun Nov 30, 2025

Member Event

[TEST] Test Event - One Instance

Basic Membership

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Individual

$5 monthly / $65 annually

Join, Renew, Sustain, or Gift

 

Save with free gallery admission and ticket discounts, dive deeper into Member Nights, and make a difference by supporting one of the world’s leading contemporary art centers.

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Dual

$6 monthly / $80 annually

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Individual benefits, plus:

Free gallery admission for two, every day

Free and discounted tickets to the Walker Cinema and stage for four

First and free access to After Hours exhibition preview parties for two

 

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Family

$8 monthly / $95 annually

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Dual benefits, plus:

$5 guest admission, every day

20% discount on tickets for you and five guests

$10 discount on Walker gift memberships

20% discount on private tours for kids

 

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Travelers

$10 monthly / $125 annually

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Family benefits, plus:

Reciprocal museum membership privileges at more than 1,200 museums across the country.

 

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Contemporaries

$14 monthly / $175 annually

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Travelers benefits, plus:

Summer and winter parties with private mini golf and film experiences

First access to popular screenings, performances, and festival tickets

 

Additional Membership Information

Purchase $5 Gallery Guest Tickets

Members at the Family level and above can purchase $5 guest admission tickets in person at the Main Lobby desk, over the phone at 612-375-7600, or online.

 

For select events, there is a two ticket limit per membership during the member presale period.

Membership levels, benefits, and prices are subject to change without notice.

Contributing Membership

Contributing-level membership opens doors for those with a passion for contemporary art, performance, and film, offering more access to the Walker’s exceptional programs.

To learn more about Contributing membership, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the Donor Line at 612.375.7641.

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Associate

$250–$499/year

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Contemporaries benefits, plus:

Invitations to exhibition-opening receptions

Invitations to curator-led exhibition tours and luncheons

Two complimentary parking vouchers annually

Acknowledgement in the Walker’s Annual Report

 

 

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Friends

$500–$999/year

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Associate benefits, plus:

Four gallery guest passes annually

Recognition in the Main Lobby donor panel

 

 

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Partner

$1,000–$2,499/year

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Friends benefits, plus:

A curator-led exhibition tour and reception

Four complimentary parking vouchers annually

 

 

 

Donor Circles

Circle members are at the center of an engaging group of art enthusiasts and supporters who immerse themselves in today’s global art scene while experiencing an insider’s view of the Walker.

To learn more about Circle membership, please contact donors@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612.375.7641.

The significant commitment of Patrons’ Circle members represents the Walker’s most popular philanthropic partnership and a vital source of annual operating funds.

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Patron’s Circle

$2,500–$4,999/year

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The significant commitment of Patrons’ Circle members represents the Walker’s most popular philanthropic partnership and a vital source of annual operating funds.

 

Partner benefits, plus:

Invitations to exhibition-opening dinners with Walker leadership, curators, and artists

Curator’s Council events offering intellectual and social exchange as well as complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres

Access to the Walker Travel Program, featuring luxe trips to art destinations around the world

Recognition in the Annual Fund brochure

 

 

 

 

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Advocate’s Circle

$5,000–$9,999/year

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The Advocate’s Circle brings together art enthusiasts, creative professionals, and patrons who share a commitment to the arts and the Twin Cities’ vibrant cultural community.

 

Patron’s Circle benefits, plus:

Personal collection consultation with Walker curators

Six gallery guest passes annually

 

Director’s Circle Membership

The steadfast generosity of Director’s Circle members represents the Walker’s most vital source of philanthropic support, guaranteeing the continued success of the institution’s artistic and educational endeavors.

To learn more about how you can participate, please contact patrons@walkerart.org or call the donor line at 612.375.7641.

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Ambassador

$10,000–$14,999/year

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Advocate’s Circle benefits, plus:

A weekend of art experiences in New York with the executive director

Complimentary exhibition catalogue of the executive director’s choosing

Recognition in Walker magazine

 

 

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Leader

$15,000–$24,999

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Ambassador benefits, plus:

Opportunity to schedule tours with Walker curators

Unlimited gallery guest passes

Recognition in Walker magazine

 

 

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Benefactor

$25,000 and above

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Leader benefits, plus:

Private tours and visits with the Executive Director

Recognition in Walker magazine

 

 

Member profiles

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Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are a way Walker members can gather with other individuals who have similar interests and delve deeper into the world of contemporary art. Activities are complimentary with the minimum level of membership.

 

Curator’s Council

Offering intimate experiences with the art of our time, the Curator’s Council provides intellectual and social exchanges featuring all facets of Walker programming—visual arts, moving image, performing arts, design, and education.

Access is automatically included at the $2,500 Patron’s Circle level and above. Members under age 40 are invited to opt-in at the $500 Friend level by contacting donors@walkerart.org or 612.375.7641.