Free First Saturday
Bring your family to the Walker for a day of art and creativity. On the first Saturday of every month, gallery admission is free from 10 am–5 pm; and from 10 am–3 pm the Walker buzzes with free, family-friendly programming.
Upcoming Free First Saturdays
Free First Saturday: Dyani White Hawk: Love Language
Free First Saturday: See, Honor, Nurture, and Celebrate
Monthly Activities
Exhibitions
Enjoy major exhibitions and a permanent collection of 16,000+ works.
Free Family Tour
Our free educator-led tour meets in the Main Lobby at 11:30 am.
Bentson Mediatheque
Browse hundreds of titles or view one of the featured playlists in our self-select cinema.
Family Resources
Tips for Family Visits
Make the most of your family’s visit to the Walker.
Read Tips
At-Home Activities
Enjoy art-making activities, kids’ films, and more.
Explore Activities
Family Programs
Make the Walker your next family adventure.
Events for Families
More Free Programs
Free Thursday Nights
Every Thursday night from 5–8 pm, the Walker comes alive. With free admission and special programming, the campus transforms into a hub for creativity and community.
Sensory Friendly Sunday
Every second Sunday of the month from 8 to 11 am, the galleries are closed to the general public, allowing visitors to enjoy the museum in a calm environment.
Free First Saturday is sponsored by
Family Programs are supported by the KHR McNeely Family Foundation, thanks to Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely.
Lead support for the Walker’s Education and Public Programs is provided by the Pohlad Family Community Engagement Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation and Susan and Rob White.