It’s been YEARS since I have been to the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Nutty learned about the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry in school but has never seen it in real life until now.
A few weeks ago I was contacted by the Walker Art Center to help promote their mini golf courses in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden as well as their FREE family events during the rest of the summer. My family was given complimentary tickets to try the golf courses for ourselves. Hubby is working like crazy lately so the girls and I had a day out together.
It was a TON of fun! Included in the mini golf tickets you buy is admission to the Walker Art Center. While we waited for our tee-time we explored the Garden and the Art Center. We all thought some people’s idea of art was quite interesting! After an hour-long wait (even during the middle of the week!) it was time to play golf.
But wait…that photo doesn’t look like golf! That’s because this isn’t you average mini-golf course! Not only do you hit golf balls, you play foosball with your golf ball, play pool with your golf ball, and much more!
The girls and I didn’t keep actual score but we had a blast making the most out of each obstacle. Sometimes we hit the ball a few extra times on purpose so that we could interact more with the course.
The courses are perfect for both adults and kids as you can make each obstacle as hard or easy as you want. The photo above shows adults making this one hard because they are standing in front of the hole. The girls and I made it a little easier because there were only two of us to get in the way while the third one tried to putt.
All-in-all it was a super fun, somewhat hot and tiring, but definitely worth it day and we can’t wait to go again! The girls want Hubby to join us next round.
A few tips we learned:
- Get there early and sign up for tee-time as soon as you get there. In the middle of the afternoon, on a week day, the wait time was over an hour long. It is busier in the evenings and weekends.
- Bring water or be prepared to buy some. It gets hot and there is little shade in the golf area
- Wear comfortable shoes, you’ll do a lot of walking while you wait
- Definitely take advantage of the free Art Center pass
- Bring a good camera, you’ll get great photos
- Mini golf is free for children ages 6 and under with a paid adult
Did you know that in addition to mini golf, the Walker Art Center offers other FREE stuff for kids and families? Yup. That’s right!
FREE FIRST SATURDAYS–First Saturday of the month from 10 am-3 pm
Outdoor adventures in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and free gallery admission and activities for kids ages 5-12.
ARTY PANTS–Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. 11 am-1 pm
Free with gallery admission. Creative fun for youngsters ages 3-4 and their adults.
TARGET FREE THURSDAY NIGHTS–Every Thursday night.
Gallery admission is free from 5 pm-9 pm!
