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Now open: The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center reopens today and they’ve made some changes to how you visit the world-class galleries. There are new hours, and visitors must purchase timed-tickets in advance even for free admissions. We spoke with the Director, Mary Ceruti about what to expect.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two the Twin Cities’ most prominent art museums are opening their doors again amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Walker Art Center welcoming visitors back to their galleries starting Thursday, but with a few changes. Both museums had been closed since March.
Phase 3 of the Stay Safe MN plan for reopening allows for museums to reopen at 25 percent capacity.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
The galleries, gift shop and the Agra Culture coffee shop are with modified hours. The museum hours are now Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special hours for older people, pregnant women and anyone who identifies as immunocompromised on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Admission to the museum is free as always, but tickets must now be reserved in advance to limit capacity to 250 visitors.
Walker Art Center
The galleries, gift shop and restaurant, Esker Grove, will all be open. There are new hours and visitors must purchase timed-tickets in advance, even for free admissions.
The Walker also has dedicated hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. for visitors that are at an increased risk for contracting COVID-19.