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10 permanent exhibits and great visitor amenities. The experiences cultivate essential skills, including critical thinking, communication, creative thinking and more. We create an educational environment infused with excitement and hands-on interactions, making the museum one of the top destinations in Minnesota for educator and student visits.

Tackle challenges, fire up critical thinking skills and spark creativity as you explore the museum’s interactive and engaging galleries. All exhibit experiences fuel playful learning adventures that support state and national standards. Our exhibits

Play for All Scholarship
Designed to reach schools and nonprofit organizations that serve economically disadvantaged children and families, qualifying organizations must show proof that at least 50% of the children and families they serve are economically disadvantaged and/or receive free or reduced lunches as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Supports State Education Standards
Health & PE Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Visual Arts
Forces at Play • • •
Shipwreck Adventures • • • •
The Scramble •
Imaginopolis • • • •
Creativity Jam • • •
Our World • • •
The Studio • • • •
The Landing • • •

 

Field Trip Details

Grade Level: PreK – 5

Group Size*: Minimum 20 children. Chaperone ratio of 1:4 is strongly recommended (chaperones admitted FREE).

Standard Rate: $7.50 per child

Play for All Group Scholarship Rate: $5.50 per child

Chaperones admitted FREE

Availability: Wednesday–Thursday

Visit Length: 2–3 hours

Reserve: Schedule your field trip today! Please fill out the form below or if you have questions call 651-225-6000 

*Special needs groups: Please call 651-225-6000.

 

Field Trip to the Museum Request Form

Homeschool & Licensed Home Day Care Discount Programs

Homeschool families and licensed home day care providers are welcome to join our discount program to make museum visits convenient and affordable. Sign up for a year’s access to endless amounts of fun at a reduced cost! 

Group Size: Maximum of 20 children
Cost: $6.50 per child (age 1 and older)
Chaperones admitted FREE
No reservations or minimum group size requirements.

Community Organization Program
Minnesota Children’s Museum’s Community Organization Small Group Scholarship Program is designed to reach small groups and nonprofit organizations that strive to reach under-served populations.
Special Exhibits
BallORama-BMO

September 16, 2023 – January 21, 2024

Get ready to race, roll and have a ball playing with energy and motion in Ball-o-rama! Experiment with velocity, gravity and acceleration through interactive stations using balls and ramps to demonstrate speed, distance and the laws of physics.

February 3 – May 12, 2024

Step into the world of Wild Kratts® to explore the secret lives of amazing creatures in this hands-on exhibit. Immerse yourself in animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans.

 

More Upcoming Experiences

Field Trip to the Museum Request Form

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