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Free Thursday Nights

Every Thursday night from 5–9 pm, the Walker Art Center comes alive with out-of-the ordinary experiences, guest artists, and free admission for all.

Two adults laughing in a gallery space that is lit pink

Weekly Activities

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Enjoy major exhibitions by emerging and established artists.

Free Tour
Free Tour

Free Tour

Our free educator-led tour meets in the Main Lobby at 6 pm.

Bentson Mediatheque
Bentson Mediatheque

Bentson Mediatheque

Browse hundreds of titles or view one of the featured playlists in our self-select cinema.

Art Club

Art Club

From September to May, explore new mediums, ideas, and inspirations in the Art Lab.

Open Stacks
Open Stacks

Open Stacks

From September to May, discover the Walker Library, featuring over 40,000 art books.

Dining
Dining

Dining

Daniel del Prado’s Mediterranean restaurant, Cardamom, is open late every Thursday.

More Free Programs

Free First Saturday
Free First Saturday

Free First Saturday

The first Saturday of every month is the Walker’s free family day. The Walker buzzes with free family-friendly programming and free gallery admission from 10 am–5 pm.

Sensory Friendly Sunday
Sensory Friendly Sunday

Sensory Friendly Sunday

This free monthly program is designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities.

Free Thursday Nights are sponsored by

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.