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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.​

Two adults laughing in a gallery space that is lit pink

Weekly Activities

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

Exhibitions

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

Free Tour
Free Tour

Free Tour

Our free educator-led tour meets in the Main Lobby at 6 pm.

Bentson Mediatheque
Bentson Mediatheque

Bentson Mediatheque

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

Art Club

Art Club

From September to May, explore new mediums, ideas, and inspirations in the Art Lab.

Open Stacks
Open Stacks

Open Stacks

From September to May, discover the Walker Library, featuring over 35,000 art books.

Dining
Dining

Dining

Our beloved Mediterranean restaurant, Cardamom, is open late every Thursday.

More Free Programs

Free First Saturday
Free First Saturday

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
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 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.