Free and Discounted Admission

Gallery admission is always free for citizens and members of Tribal Nations. Select screenings, performances, and lectures are available with discount code TRIBALNATIONS.

Visit the Galleries: ​

• Select the “Tribal Nations Citizens and Members” ticket type when booking online, in person at the Main Lobby desk, or by contacting 612-375-7600. ​

Visit the Cinema: ​

• Receive up to two free tickets to eligible screenings with code TRIBALNATIONS. Offer does not apply to the British Arrows Awards or Dialogue events. Other exceptions may apply.​

Visit the Theater: ​

• Receive up to two free tickets per household to eligible performances with code TRIBALNATIONS. Offer does not apply to copresented events. Other exceptions may apply.​

Attend a Lecture: ​

• Receive up to two free tickets per household to our Insights Design Lecture Series and Mack Lecture Series with code TRIBALNATIONS. Exceptions may apply.

The Walker offers free and discounted opportunities for college students. ​

Visit the Galleries: ​

• Students (with ID) pay $12. Select the “Student” ticket type when booking online. ​
• Students from partner colleges and universities receive free admission to the galleries, in addition to other benefits. ​

Visit the Cinema: ​

• Friday screenings are free for students and available to book online. ​
• A discounted student rate is available for all other screenings.​

Visit the Theater: ​

• Reduced-price Student Rush tickets are available in person at the box office one hour prior to the event, subject to availability.​​

New to the Walker Cinema? Your first film is on us! First-time cinemagoers receive a pair of tickets to any Walker Cinema screening. To redeem this offer, add a film screening to your cart and the offer will be applied at checkout. Valid for one pair of tickets per household. Offer not available for British Arrows Awards or Dialogue events; other exceptions may apply.

As part of the Blue Star Museum Program, active-duty military and their families receive free gallery admission from Armed Forces Day in May through Labor Day in September every year. Beyond these dates, gallery admission is 50% off per visitor. Select the “Active Miliary” ticket type when booking online.

The Walker offers two free gallery admissions to ICOM members with current ICOM cards. Tickets are available at the desk in the Main Lobby. Photo ID required.

Through Museums for All, visitors with SNAP benefits receive free gallery admission by presenting their EBT card.