Accessibility at the Museum
We want to ensure all families feel welcome at Minnesota Children’s Museum. We strive to make the museum accessible and safe for all members of our community. We know that sometimes extra support can help kids fully participate. We’ve developed resources to help foster full inclusion at the museum.
Pal Place resources make attractions more accessible to children and others with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Wheelchair Accessibility
Every exhibit in the museum is designed to be wheelchair accessible.
Visual Stimulation
Sprouts, Tip Top Terrace and the reading areas have some of the lowest visual stimulation levels in the museum.
Comfort Rooms
Small, quiet comfort rooms with low levels of visual stimulation are located on the first floor near Shipwreck Adventures and on the second floor in Sprouts. These rooms are available to take breaks with your child when needed.
Easy Entrance and Exit
The museum is connected via skyway to the World Trade Center parking ramp. After parking, take the elevator to the third floor of the ramp and follow the skyway directly to the museum box office.
Personal Care Attendants
Personal Care Attendants can visit the museum for free while accompanying the person they assist.
Resources Available
The following items are available at the museum box office for visitors to check out during their visit:
- Visual timers
- Noise-reducing headphones
- Universal cuffs
Special thanks to disability and inclusion expert Kai Gunty from the University of Minnesota for his dedication, guidance and partnership.
