Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Description
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.
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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.
You’ll visit the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, a beloved public space featuring iconic works like Spoonbridge and Cherry. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass through Loring Park, a popular green space known for its scenic paths, public art, and vibrant community atmosphere. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
We tried the official museum audio tour, but it felt a little like school. This one was a lot more fun, and it also included some stories the Walker would rather you not know.
Wonderful way to truly experience the art - at your own pace and with interesting stories and humor.
Not worth the money! I followed the link after I made my purchase but it only contacted me to a 3 minutes preview. Not worth the money at all! Just walk through the garden and read the signs.
Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. Can you email more information to support@voicemap.me? This way, we can identify exactly what went wrong. It seems you might have skipped a step, did you download the tour using the code provided? We provide previews for all of our tours, so it might be that you were directed to the wrong place. I'm sorry for your frustrating experience. Best, Helene
Amazing! I had no idea Siah Armajani was an anarchist. Very cool to hear Claes Oldenberg’s artist’s statement too. I feel like this added a whole new layer to the park. We never would have known most of that just walking through the park.
I’ve been to the sculpture garden many times, but never knew much about the works or the artists. This tour was a great way to learn some of the stories behind the sculptures. Easy to follow, with good content. Definitely recommended.
