Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Its origins go back to 1927. Worth the trip, U.S. Bank Stadium is 1.5 mi off.
A museum inside Minneapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Minneapolis
Walker Art Center is inside Minneapolis, which has 92 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 7 miles from Walker Art Center.
Established in 1927
Walker Art Center dates from 1927. About ↓
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Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The Walker is one of the most-visited modern and contemporary art museums in the U.S.: together with the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Cowles Conservatory, it has an annual attendance of around 700,000 visitors. The museum's permanent collection includes over 13,000 modern and contemporary art pieces, including books, costumes, drawings, media works, paintings, photography, prints, and sculpture.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1927
- Wikipedia readers
- 14K a year
Places to stay near Walker Art Center
Rooms are nearest in Minneapolis (92) and Bloomington (60).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Target Field
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Bde Maka Ska
- 5Grand Casino Arena
- 6Saint Anthony Falls
- 7Guthrie Theater
- 8Allianz Field
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Walker Art Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | in town | — | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 10 mi south | 15 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| St. Paul | 9 mi east | 15 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Roseville | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Eagan | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Brooklyn Center | 7 mi north | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
| St. Louis Park | 4 mi west | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 50,027 | $387K | C− |
| Eden Prairie | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Also within 10 miles are these.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaTarget Field
33 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
42 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
59 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
62 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
72 mi TheatreGuthrie Theater
86 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz FieldPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Guthrie Theater: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0
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Quick answers on Walker Art Center
Is Walker Art Center in Minneapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Minneapolis, MN.
When is the best time to visit Walker Art Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Walker Art Center?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Walker Art Center?
Minneapolis (in town, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (10 mi, 60 places to stay) and St. Paul (9 mi, 36 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Minneapolis
No one has shared advice yet; Minneapolis’s Town Square takes questions.
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