# Minneapolis Sculpture Garden & Walker Art Center: Winter Sculpture Stroll > Place to go for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Sculpture Garden open daily 6:00 AM–Midnight; Walker Art Center indoor galleries Wed–Sun… - Where: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden & Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - Ages: All ages; wide plowed concrete garden paths are fully stroller-friendly; indoor warming at Walker Art Center - Price: Free admission to outdoor Sculpture Garden; Walker Art Center gallery admission $18 adults, free for ages 18 & under and Free First Saturdays - Schedule: Sculpture Garden open daily 6:00 AM–Midnight; Walker Art Center indoor galleries Wed–Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 9:00 PM) - Organizer: Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board - Official page: https://walkerart.org/visit/garden/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/minneapolis-sculpture-garden-and-walker-art-center-winter-sculpture-st--listing-33356198cf342bbaffe8ce09 ## About One of Minneapolis's most iconic cultural landmarks, the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden takes on a serene, sculptural beauty under a fresh blanket of Minnesota snow. Families can bundle up and take a brisk winter stroll along plowed pathways to admire Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's whimsical 'Spoonbridge and Cherry' with its bright red cherry dusted in snow, Katharina Fritsch's electric blue giant rooster 'Hahn/Cock', and more than 40 monumental outdoor artworks. When little noses get cold, step inside the adjoining Walker Art Center to warm up. The museum features interactive art galleries, family art activity carts, and free admission for all youth ages 18 and under. The First Saturday of each month offers Free Family Day with hands-on art-making workshops, storytelling, and performances. ## Similar picks in Minneapolis - [Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia): Holiday Period Rooms & Family Day](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/minneapolis-institute-of-art-mia-holiday-period-rooms-and-family-day--listing-c1f6206b77593bfd90d84a38) — Tuesday–Sunday (closed Mondays); 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (open until 9:00 PM on Thursdays) · Minneapolis Institute of Art · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. Visit one of the finest art museums in North America for an inspiring, budget-friendly holiday tradition. 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