Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center, Contemporary art museum in Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, United States
The Walker Art Center is a museum for contemporary art in Lowry Hill, Minneapolis, featuring ten gallery rooms, a cinema and several event spaces within a modernist building. The architecture connects different levels through open transitions and wide corridors that direct the view toward artworks from changing perspectives.
The institution originated in 1879 as a private gallery in the residence of lumber magnate Thomas Barlow Walker and opened officially as the Walker Art Gallery for the public in 1927. The 2005 expansion by Herzog & de Meuron added new spaces and connected the building directly to Hennepin Avenue.
The name honors Thomas Barlow Walker, whose private collection formed the foundation and who made the museum accessible to the public. Visitors find works from film, video, performance and digital art alongside traditional media, showing the range of contemporary forms of expression.
The building is fully accessible by wheelchair, so all galleries and the cinema can be reached without obstacles. Opening occurs from Tuesday through Sunday, with rooms remaining accessible until 21:00 on Thursdays.
The gray aluminum facade displays irregularly shaped panels that reflect light and shadow differently depending on the time of day. Glass transitions connect the different building sections and create visual sightlines between interior and exterior space.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1927
Founders: T. B. Walker
Architects: Edward Larrabee Barnes
Official opening: 1927
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Fee: Yes
Address: 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Opening Hours: Terça-feira,Quarta-feira,Domingo 11:00-17:00; Sexta-feira,Sábado 11:00-18:00; Quinta-feira 11:00-21:00
Phone: +16123757600
Website: https://walkerart.org
GPS coordinates: 44.96806,-93.28861
Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:22
Jacques Herzog co-founded Herzog & de Meuron with Pierre de Meuron, an architecture firm that has completed projects across multiple continents. The portfolio includes museums, stadiums, residential buildings and cultural centers in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Each project responds to its...
Minneapolis offers a rich mix of cultural attractions and outdoor spaces that draw visitors year-round. Art lovers can explore the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where galleries hold works spanning thousands of years, or visit the Walker Art Center to see modern and contemporary pieces. Just outside,...
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