Cowles Conservatory at The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, located across from the Walker Art Center, offers visitors an opportunity to visit the tropics right here in Minnesota! Permanent and seasonal displays of native, tropical and exotic plants, orchids, palms and other fragrant and beautiful plant species occupy this all glass building.

Cowles Conservatory at The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is situated in the largest urban sculpture garden in the United States, an 11-acre garden setting of plazas, walkways and plantings featuring important works of art by leading American and International artists.

The colossal Spoon Bridge and Cherry Fountain will captivate guests. The Irene Hixon Whitney Footbridge connects the Sculpture Garden with Loring Park and downtown Minneapolis.

Cowles Conservatory at The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is available for rental 365 days a year and can accommodate groups ranging from approximately 75 guests for plated, sit-down dinners to 150 guests for stand-up, appetizer and cocktail events. Full service food and beverage catering are available through Prom Catering.

Cowles Conservatory at The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the perfect place to create lasting memories!

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