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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.

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Monthly Activities

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Enjoy major exhibitions and a permanent collection of 16,000+ works.​

Free Family Tour
Free Family Tour

Free Family Tour

Our free educator-led tour meets in the Main Lobby at 11:30 am.

Bentson Mediatheque
Bentson Mediatheque

Bentson Mediatheque

Browse hundreds of titles or view one of the featured playlists in our self-select cinema.

Family Resources

Read Tips
Tips for Family Visits

Tips for Family Visits

Make the most of your family’s visit to the Walker.

Read Tips

Explore Activities
At-Home Activities

At-Home Activities

Enjoy art-making activities, kids’ films, and more.

Explore Activities

Events for Families
Family Programs

Family Programs

Make the Walker your next family adventure.

Events for Families

More Free Programs

Free Thursday Nights
Free Thursday Nights

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​
Sensory Friendly Sunday​

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.