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The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is better than ever! This crown jewel of the city’s park system unites two of Minnesota’s most cherished resources—its parks and its cultural life. Since opening in 1988, the Garden has welcomed millions of visitors, showcasing more than 40 works from the Walker Art Center’s collections, including the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. A partnership between ...
May 10, 2016 · A Part of the Sculpture Garden You Won’t See in 2017 Blog Post - Oct. 21, 2016 Breaking Ground on the New, Eco-Friendly Sculpture Garden Blog Post - May 12, 2016 Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to grow with 16 works from Walker Art Center Star Tribune - Jan. 26, 2016 Walker Art Center goes green in $75 million project Star Tribune - April 20, 2015
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a free, somewhat small, walkable park area that's across the street from the Walker Art Center, and it's open for visitors from 6am to midnight every day. I love the concept of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, but it feels like some updates to the space - or better maintenance/upkeep - are needed.
- 725 Vineland Pl Minneapolis, MN 55403
Oct 1, 1999 · Creating the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was a marvelous use of public land and a great way to show art.” Jenny Holzer, Selections from The Living Series, 1989. Granite, 17.25 x 36 x 18 in. A hybrid concept for both a museum and a city park, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a unique mixtureof public, private, and civic accountability.
This garden is an outdoor annex to the Walker Art Center that has been built in two stages. The original 7.5 acres were designed by the architect of the museum, Edward Larrabee Barnes and opened in 1988. This portion’s formal layout reflects the cubist nature of the Walker Art building.
Part of: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. View Photo Gallery 2016-2017 Renovation. Originally built in 1988 as a conservatory, the facility was renovated as part of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden reconstruction project to allow for more flexible uses in ways are more ecologically sustainable and energy-efficient.
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, uniting two of Minnesota’s most cherished resources—its greenspace and its cultural life. The 11-acre site, home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry, showcases more than 40 works from the Walker Art Center’s renowned collection.
