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Tours and Group Visits

The Walker Art Center offers guided and self-led tours for individuals, groups, and schools in the galleries and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

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Free Public Tours

Free Public Tours

Free public tours are available throughout the week and are included with gallery admission.

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Private Tours

Private Tours

Private guided tours of the galleries and the Garden are available for groups of five or more.

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School Tours

School Tours

The Walker offers interactive, learner-centered explorations of the galleries and the Garden for school groups of all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For additional questions, please contact tours@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7609.

What guided tour options are available?

We offer both free and paid guided tour experiences: 

  • Free public tours, led by an educator, are included withgallery admission and scheduled at predetermined times.

  • School Tours (K–12 and university), both self-led and educator-led, are available upon request. School tours are free and can be paired with a free art-making lesson in the Walker Art Lab. 

When can I tour the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden?

Tours of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are available May through October.

How far in advance should I book?

All guided tours must be scheduled 3–4 weeks in advance. Self-led group visits are free for all K12 groups and must be scheduled at least one week in advance.

What can I expect from a guided tour?

Guided tours are led by trained educators and are discussion-based, focusing on a few artworks. Guided tours are typically 45 to 60 minutes in length and are customizable per patron request.

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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.