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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, USA
From 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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City Highlights
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Minneapolis is one of America’s greatest arts centers, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is like stepping into a shrine that proves it. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll venture into this artistic labyrinth and admire some of the city’s most iconic works.
The tour starts at the Walker Art Museum, located at the site of Thomas Lowry’s former mansion on the “Devil’s Backbone,“ a steep, twin-ridged terrain with a striking silhouette. From there, you’ll stroll through the sculpture garden, pausing at key works including Katharina Fritsch’s electric blue Hahn/Cock, and other lesser-known but equally fascinating pieces.
This tour combines art appreciation, historical context and dramatic stories. You’ll find out how Sam Durant’s Scaffold was met with global outrage in 2017, and enjoy moments of quiet reflection at Jim Hodges’ mirrored boulders. I’ll also tell you about the controversies and characters that shaped this cultural landscape.
What's Included?
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's Not Included?
- Smartphone and headphones
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
This tour starts at 725 Vineland Pl. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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Walker Art Center
You’ll catch a glimpse of the Walker Art Center, a contemporary art museum known for its cutting-edge exhibitions and innovative programming. Please remember that admission to the museum is not included in this tour.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
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