The Walker has long maintained a commitment to supporting nursing parents and families visiting the museum. Our policies center comfort, safety, and accessibility for all nursing individuals.
Unfortunately, earlier this year, a visitor to our Family Day events had a negative experience at the Walker. Although our policy allows mothers to nurse anywhere in the museum, Megan Mzenga was mistakenly told otherwise and asked to leave one of the galleries. We sincerely regret this error and apologize to Ms. Mzenga for what she and her family experienced while visiting the Walker.
The Walker has taken essential steps to reinforce its commitment to nursing caregivers. Our front-of-house employees have received new training about the Walker’s policies and the resources available for visitors who are nursing children. The Walker has also established a nursing room adjacent to the main lobby and box office area for those desiring more privacy. This convenient location is easily accessible via stairs or elevator.
In addition to the private family lounge area, caregivers continue to be welcome to nurse wherever they feel most comfortable throughout the Walker campus.
ABOUT THE WALKER ART CENTER
The Walker Art Center is a renowned multidisciplinary arts institution that presents, collects, and supports the creation of groundbreaking work across the visual and performing arts, moving image, and design. Guided by the belief that art has the power to bring joy and solace and the ability to unite people through dialogue and shared experiences, the Walker engages communities through a dynamic array of exhibitions, performances, events, and initiatives. Its multiacre campus includes 65,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, the state-of-the-art McGuire Theater and Walker Cinema, and ample green space that connects with the adjoining Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The Garden, a partnership with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, is one of the first urban sculpture parks of its kind in the United States and home to the beloved Twin Cities landmark Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Recognized for its ambitious program and growing collection of more than 15,500 works, the Walker embraces emerging art forms and amplifies the work of artists from the Twin Cities and from across the country and the globe. Its broad spectrum of offerings makes it a lively and welcoming hub for artistic expression, creative innovation, and community connection.