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(612) 375-7577
Vineland Pl and Lyndale Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
44.9705
-93.2888
Neighborhoods: Lowry Hill, Calhoun Isles
What People Are Saying About Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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In Short – More than 40 pieces, both serious and whimsical, occupy 11 acres and are a must-see. The garden's most famous piece, "Spoonbridge and Cherry," has become one of Minneapolis' weirdest landmarks. Sandstone blocks sit amid the grass; giant iron sculptures cast shadows and a labyrinth invites visitors to walk among its walls of hedge and steel. People can truly experience the art--by walking inside it, touching it and getting up close--without those pesky museum guards.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The glassy Cowles Conservatory, also free, closes earlier than the rest of the Garden (Tue-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-5pm). It also stays open late during events at the Walker Arts Center.
11/14/02
Dining of the Queens
by citychica913 at Citysearch
Anually, each April and May, the sculpture garden is infested by a plethora of young beauties. Photographers, families, young women in elegant dresses, strapping boys decked out in their tuxes. Limos, flowers, blue skyings, and an ambiance one wont forget. That is the scene of the sculpture garden come prom time of every year. It has become one of the most popular destinations for prom pictures, and after visiting, you wont wonder why. For those young, and old, art appreciaters, or just those seeking a stroll, the Sculpture garden is the place to be.
- Pros: beautiful & relaxing, free, great location
- Cons: parking (sometimes), weather dependent
09/13/02
playful and romantic
by sunshine23 at Citysearch
The Sculpture Gardens is one of my favorite places to go. At night it's interesting to see how everything looks different. Plus at night it's easier to find free parking on the street. What I like most about it is the playfulness-enjoy a ride on the swing, play tag between the colums, and more fun stuff.
- Pros: absolutely free, fun
08/18/02
Kid's Katch for 10 and under!
by bpeick at Citysearch
Do you have kids? If you are trying to find educational, fun and free activities for the 10 and under crowd, try the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
In the atrium at the Sculpture Garden, they have a Kid's map that has pictures of the sculptures, as well as some explanations of the works. My 5 year old took charge of the map and quickly had us off and running to each sculpture she found on the map. She called it a treasure hunt.
- Pros: free Thursday- Walker, The bridge, Loring Park nearby
- Cons: expensive parking, not much food avail., no Walker kid's stuff
08/09/02
Must "kind of" See...
by WildChild at Citysearch
This garden is fun to take pictures in, especially in the greenhouse. The Walker Art Center is next to the Sculpture Garden...honestly? It's OK... If the weather is nice, going to the Sculpture Garden is a good place to visit and get nice photos.
- Pros: Fun to walk around, Interesting pieces, Great place 4 photos
- Cons: PARKING?, Bathroom?
