Free Admission
The Walker is committed to making art accessible to everyone. Take advantage of our many free admission opportunities.
Walker Members
As a Walker member, you support one of the world’s leading contemporary art centers while gaining access to new ideas and experiences from around the globe. Members enjoy:
- Unlimited free gallery admission
- Free and discounted tickets to the Walker Cinema and Performing Arts Season
- 10% off in Cardamom and Museum Shops (20% during Member Days)
- Free and first access to all After Hours exhibition preview parties
- Free access to the Film Independent Spirit Awards
- And more!
To learn more about Walker membership, visit our Walker Membership page.
Free Thursday Nights
Every Thursday night, the Walker is open late and gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm. Plus, special programming and drop-in art activities transform the campus into a hub for creativity and community. Check out the calendar of Thursday night events, including:
- Art Club (September–May)
- Summer Social (June–August)
- Varied activations throughout the year
Free First Saturdays
First Free Saturday is the Walker’s monthly family day. Gallery admission is free from 10 am to 5 pm, and from 10 am to 3 pm on the first Saturday of every month, the Walker buzzes with free, family-friendly programming.
Beyond these programs, the Walker also offers a full slate of family activities online. Choose from art-making projects, kids’ films, and interactive workshops for families to use anytime from the comfort of home. Activities are available in English and Spanish.
To learn more about programs for families and tips for visiting with kids, visit our Walker Families page.
Sensory Friendly Sundays
Sensory Friendly Sunday is a free event designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities.
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. Accommodations such as quiet spaces, fidgets, and sunglasses are provided. Experience the Walker’s exhibitions, make art, or just come enjoy the change of scenery.
To prepare for your visit, check out this Social Narrative.
Sensory Friendly Sunday was developed in consultation with the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and the University of Minnesota’s Occupational Therapy Program.
Citizens and Members of Tribal Nations
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.
Students
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.
Free First Film
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.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
From the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry to the inspiring Okciyapi, explore more than 60 sculptures from the Walker’s collection on 11 scenic acres in the heart of Minneapolis.
Visit the Garden
- The Garden is free and open to the public every day, 6 am to 12 midnight.
- Access multilingual content about the Garden’s history and the sculptures on Bloomberg Connects.
- For more information about public parks and trains, visit the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.
Help the Walker maintain and preserve the sculptures you know and love with a 100% tax-deductible gift to the Garden Fund today! Give now.
Blue Star Museum Program
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.
International Council of Museums (ICM)
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.
Museums for All
Through Museums for All, visitors with SNAP benefits receive free gallery admission by presenting their EBT card.
For information about accessibility, to learn about accessibility programs, or to request accommodations, visit our Accessibility page, call 612-375-7564, or email access@walkerart.org.