Walker Art Center is free thursdays. Free Thursday Nights and a separate Free First Saturday program offer complimentary gallery access. Children 18 and under are always free; EBT cardholders, active military (Memorial Day-Labor Day), and tribal nation members also receive free admission year-round. Not explicitly stated as required for general admission Verified on Walker Art Center's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | Thursdays |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Open to everyone on Thursday nights and First Saturdays; separate standing eligibility for under-18/EBT/military/tribal members |
| Reservation | Not explicitly stated as required for general admission |
| What's included | Gallery access |
| Regular adult price | $18 adult |
| Source | walkerart.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: Open to everyone on Thursday nights and First Saturdays; separate standing eligibility for under-18/EBT/military/tribal members. Gallery access. Skipping the ticket window here saves $18 adult per adult.
Worth knowing: Walker stacks free Thursday nights with a separate free-first-Saturday program, plus a standing free policy for EBT cardholders.
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Free Thursday Nights and a separate Free First Saturday program offer complimentary gallery access. Children 18 and under are always free; EBT cardholders, active military (Memorial Day-Labor Day), and tribal nation members also receive free admission year-round.
Not explicitly stated as required for general admission
Gallery access
$18 adult. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.