Jan 16, 2026
The world’s most beloved blue engine is rolling into St. Paul for exciting fun and adventure. “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails,” an interactive exhibit inspired by the popular children’s series, opens at Minnesota Children’s Museum on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Jan 9, 2026
All of us at Minnesota Children’s Museum acknowledge the sadness, anger and fear so many of us are experiencing right now. Even as the painful events around us unfold, we are committed to keeping the museum open to all families.
Jan 7, 2026
When violent acts dominate the news, it can be hard to know how to talk to kids about such tragedies. The instinct for many adults might be to shield children from the scary or upsetting news.
Nov 30, 2025
Looking for that perfect gift for a special family in your life? Give the gift of play with a membership to Minnesota Children’s Museum. There are so many reasons to give a museum membership this holiday season.
Oct 30, 2025
Minnesota Children’s Museum will provide free admission through November to families enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Oct 2, 2025
Toddler Music Lab is open to all museum visitors, no pre-registration required. Programs change each week, so stop by for a session or join us for the entire 4-week series.
Sep 4, 2025
Power of Play: Creative thinking is a kid’s ability to imagine, improvise, reinvent, innovate, and approach challenges from fresh perspectives.
May 28, 2025
Each month, we’re hosting a variety of events that bring different themes to life, each one grounded in the vibrant diversity of our community