Free Thursday Nights
Get Inspired. Get in FREE. Every Thursday from 5–9 pm, the Walker comes alive. With free admission and special programming, the campus transforms into a hub for creativity and community.
Upcoming Free Thursday Nights
Fire up for Feria! ¡Olé! ¡Viva Sevilla! ¡Viva the Walker!
Weekly Activities
Exhibitions
Enjoy major exhibitions and a permanent collection of 16,000+ works.
Free Tour
Our free educator-led tour meets in the Main Lobby at 6 pm.
Bentson Mediatheque
Browse hundreds of titles or view one of the featured playlists in our self-select cinema.
Art Club
From September to May, explore new mediums, ideas, and inspirations in the Art Lab.
Open Stacks
From September to May, discover the Walker Library, featuring over 35,000 art books.
Dining
Our beloved Mediterranean restaurant, Cardamom, is open late every Thursday.
More Free Programs
Free First Saturday
The first Saturday of every month is the Walker’s free family day. The Walker buzzes with free family-friendly programming and free gallery admission from 10 am–5 pm.
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 Thursday Nights are sponsored by
Lead support for the Walker’s Learning 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.