Here’s a family secret: the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is secretly a playground designed by famous artists. Turn a visit into a scavenger hunt and kids race across its 19 free acres hunting giants — the blue rooster (Hahn/Cock) on his hill, the Spoonbridge and Cherry spraying real water, Robert Indiana’s LOVE letters to climb into photos with, and a bench shaped like a cow.
The Walker’s family programs sweeten the deal: Free First Saturdays bring art-making and performances for kids, and the garden itself invites cartwheels, picnics and cloud-watching between masterpieces. In winter, the hunt continues — sculptures in snow hats, the spoon wearing white.
No tickets, no “don’t touch” anxiety (the lawn is for everyone), and a cherry the size of a car. This is how art lovers are made.
