Rentals
The Walker Art Center is known for its innovative presentations and acclaimed collections across visual, performing, and media arts, housed within an award-winning civic landmark.
Amid beautiful galleries, the Walker offers unique spaces to host indoor and outdoor private rentals for artful celebrations, refined receptions, unforgettable weddings, and state-of-the-art corporate events. Our iconic building features flexible spaces with high-tech amenities for nearly any size gathering—including a theater, street-level and roof-top terraces, plazas, gardens, and lounges. Hosting your event at the Walker also offers features you won’t find anywhere else: free gallery admission, a private exhibition tour for your guests, a mini-golf outing for an afternoon away from the office, or a cocktail reception with a private screening of the British Arrow Awards to spice up your annual holiday party.
Event Spaces
Garden & Terrace
Cinema & Theater
Galleries
Lounges
Conference Room
Skyline Room
Cityview Room
Event Types
Meetings and Events
Parties and Celebrations
Weddings
Capacities are only a guide and are approximate. Complimentary tables come in the following sizes: 6 ft. or 8 ft., 30 in. or 36 in. high cocktail tables, 66 in. round tables (seats 8 to 10), and classroom tables. Limited quantities available per size.
Event Spaces
| Theater | Classroom | Buffet | Plated | Reception (MAX) | Sq. Ft | |
| Skyline Room | 240 | 160 | 180 | 220 | 380 | 3,100 |
| Cityview Room | NA | NA | 70 | 70 | 150 | 1,600 |
| Garden Terrace Room | 208 | 75 | 80 | 100 | 240 | 1,700 |
Presentation Spaces
| Theater | Classroom | Buffet | Plated | Reception (MAX) | Sq. Ft | |
| McGuire Theater | 385 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2,685 |
| Walker Cinema | 340 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1,100 |
Reception Spaces
| Theater | Classroom | Buffet | Plated | Reception (MAX) | Sq. Ft | |
| Cargill Lounge | 130 | NA | 120 | 150 | 250 | 1,750 |
| General Mills Hennepin Lounge | NA | NA | 80 | 100 | 200 | 1,860 |
| Bazinet Main Lobby | NA | NA | NA | NA | 200 | 2,500 |
| Main Floor (Bazinet Main Lobby, Hennepin Lounge, Cargill Lounge) | NA | NA | 200 | 250 | 600 | 3,610 |
Meeting Space
| Theater | Classroom | Buffet | Plated | Reception (MAX) | Sq. Ft | |
| Crosby Conference Room | 70 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 100 | 800 |
Theater: Chairs only, facing forward
Classroom: Tables with chairs on one side
Reception: High tops, standing room
Buffet: Tables with seats, buffet-style dinner
Plated: Tables with seats, formal dinner service