Skyline Mini Golf is back on the Walker rooftop in May
Skyline Mini Golf will return to the Walker Art Center's rooftop with 10 holes designed by local artists, all of which offer a striking view of the Minneapolis skyline.
The Walker will open up its artsy golfing season on May 21.
This year's course includes holes that take your ball for a ride on the light rail and tell a story of Hmong culture in Minnesota, as well as ones that offer a twist on Plinko and ping pong.
The 2025 Skyline Mini Golf season will run through Oct. 5. Admission is $12 or $10 for Walker members. Kids five and under are free with a paid ticket.
Additionally, an admission to the galleries can be added to a mini golf ticket for $9.
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