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Walker Art Center

1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-375-7600
Ranked #29 of 101 attractions in Minneapolis
4.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts
Description: Wander through this art center to see 20th-century American and European works that include paintings, sculptures and prints.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Loved the Life Like exhibit. Fun to wander around and find little nooks with interesting art all around! More

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minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Awesome collection if you're okay with ultra-new obscure contemporary art. Free entry on thursday nights. More

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Cleveland, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I make a point to visit Walker every time I'm in Minneapolis. Though my hometown mueum is of course my favorite, I haven't fond anything to touch Walker's collections and exhibitions in the contemporary/modern space. Very approachable with a hint of irreverance I always find thought provoking for those deep moments, or to make me chuckle for the lighter moments. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

First of all, I love art museums and galleries, big (e.g., the National Gallery of Art) and small (e.g., some of the tiny boutique galleries in various tourist destinations; they can be really fascinating). This one is of the "big" variety and came with a good recommendation, so my wife and I I spent a morning in it. Tastes will... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

A new experience every time I go (8-10 times per year). Great family date ! More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Nice layout and good selection and "grouping". I'm not in to art as much but will take any effort for a little class when I can. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

A waste of space. A lot of the stuff looks like it came from 3rd grade art class. Go to the sculpture garden, which is free. Too bad the Guthrie theater didn't tear down the Walker, instead of the other way around. More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Although I have gone to the Walker Art Center exhibits for years, and loved their curated performances and films, I never tire of it. There are some of the steadfast exhibits, but they are not afraid to welcome in new and edge-pushing artists. The cafe is a good eating spot, too. I thoroughly enjoy the museum itself, but one of... More

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

The building that houses the art is just as impressive as the art itself and the location is to die for. More

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Waconia, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Everyone should see the Walker, but your tolerance for it will largely depend on your appreciation of postmodern art. I have little, I must say, but even I enjoyed about 15 to 20 percent of the exhibits. More

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