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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

Field Trip Request Form

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–Friday

Visit Length: 2–3 hours

Reserve: Call 651-225-6000 to schedule your field trip today!

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

Field Trip to the Museum Request Form

Field Trips at Minnesota Children's Museum
This form is for requesting a field trip reservation - if you have questions about field trips and are not ready to request a date please call us at 651-225-6000.

All requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance and are subject to availability. Submission of this form does not confirm or guarantee your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email once this process is complete.

If we cannot accommodate your field trip request, we will reach out with possible alternatives for your group.

Self-guided field trips are available Wednesdays–Fridays between 9 am - 3:45 pm. We recommend a 2-3 hour visit.
Please note that our group availability is limited. If we cannot accommodate your field trip request, we will reach out with possible alternatives for your group.
1st Choice: Visit Date (available Wed-Fri Only)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
2nd Choice: Visit Date (available Wed-Fri Only)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
3rd Choice: Visit Date (available Wed-Fri Only)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please indicate your arrival and departure preference. We will do our best to maximize the time spent in the museum based on your indicated availability.

Arrival times begin at 9 am and are available every 15 minutes. We do not accept arrivals between 11:15 and 12:45 due to our lunch reservation schedule.

Departure times are available every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
When is the earliest time you could arrive?*

Times begin at 9 am and are available every 15 minutes
When is the latest time you could arrive?*

Times begin at 9 am and are available every 15 minutes
When is the earliest time you would like to depart?*

Times are available every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
When is the latest time you could depart?*

Times are available every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
In order to eat lunch at the museum, you must reserve a lunch space. What lunch time would you like to reserve (subject to availablity)? If you are a group with more than 150 people (chaperones and students) then you will need to select 2 lunch times.*
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- I would not like to reserve a lunch
Please include any notes or special requests:
How many students will visit the museum? (20 children minimum)*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 20.
How many chaperones will join? (We recommend at least 1 adult for every 4 students; all chaperones are free of charge.)*
What is the grade level of the students?*
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
Are multiple classrooms and/or locations attending this field trip?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, what are the names for each classroom/location?
Contact Information
We will contact you with any questions and to confirm your reservation.
Teacher/Coordinator Name*
First Last
Will you be present on the day of the field trip?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide information for the person who will be present at the field trip and the main point of contact for museum staff throughout the reservation.
Field Trip Contact Name*
First Last
Field Trip Contact Email*
Field Trip Contact Phone*
Teacher/Coordinator Email*
Teacher/Coordinator Phone Number*
School/Organization Name*
Street Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Museum Policies and Agreement
SCHEDULING:
Submission of this form is not confirmation of your reservation. Reservations are confirmed by email within 3 to 5 business days. Please feel free to contact us by phone at 651-225-6000 with any questions regarding your field trip request.

BOOKING:
You will be charged for the number of students that you reserve for, regardless of the number that attend on the day of the field trip. If fewer children attend than you reserved, no refunds will be given. You will receive absent child passes that can be used on a future individual visit to the museum. These passes cannot be used on future field trips or group visits.
If you wish to decrease the number on your reservation, this must be done at least 30 days prior to your field trip. Additional children can be added on the day of the trip.

COST:
September - March: $6.50 per child
April - August: $7.50 per child
Individual tickets, discounts and/or family memberships do not apply to group visits.

Minnesota Children's Museum offers discounted admission ($2 off each child ticket) to schools and non-profit organizations where 50% or more of the student population is eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). For more information, please check the box below.
Play for All
- Please send me information about your Play for All Group Scholarship Program for schools and nonprofit organizations that serve economically disadvantaged children and families.
Digital Signature*
I confirm that the information I have provided is accurate, and that I have read and agree to Minnesota Children's Museum's policies and scheduling procedures.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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.

Homeschool Program

Licensed Home Day Care Program

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.

Community Organization Application

Special Exhibits

May 20 – Sept. 3, 2023

Hands-on and digital experiences focus on the five emotions featured in the film: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear. Visitors learn to recognize emotions and explore ways that we express and manage our own emotions.

September 2023 – January 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.

More Upcoming Experiences

Field Trip to the Museum Request Form

Field Trips at Minnesota Children's Museum
This form is for requesting a field trip reservation - if you have questions about field trips and are not ready to request a date please call us at 651-225-6000.

All requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance and are subject to availability. Submission of this form does not confirm or guarantee your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email once this process is complete.

If we cannot accommodate your field trip request, we will reach out with possible alternatives for your group.

Self-guided field trips are available Wednesdays–Fridays between 9 am - 3:45 pm. We recommend a 2-3 hour visit.
Please note that our group availability is limited. If we cannot accommodate your field trip request, we will reach out with possible alternatives for your group.
1st Choice: Visit Date (available Wed-Fri Only)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
2nd Choice: Visit Date (available Wed-Fri Only)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
3rd Choice: Visit Date (available Wed-Fri Only)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please indicate your arrival and departure preference. We will do our best to maximize the time spent in the museum based on your indicated availability.

Arrival times begin at 9 am and are available every 15 minutes. We do not accept arrivals between 11:15 and 12:45 due to our lunch reservation schedule.

Departure times are available every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
When is the earliest time you could arrive?*

Times begin at 9 am and are available every 15 minutes
When is the latest time you could arrive?*

Times begin at 9 am and are available every 15 minutes
When is the earliest time you would like to depart?*

Times are available every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
When is the latest time you could depart?*

Times are available every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
In order to eat lunch at the museum, you must reserve a lunch space. What lunch time would you like to reserve (subject to availablity)? If you are a group with more than 150 people (chaperones and students) then you will need to select 2 lunch times.*
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- I would not like to reserve a lunch
Please include any notes or special requests:
How many students will visit the museum? (20 children minimum)*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 20.
How many chaperones will join? (We recommend at least 1 adult for every 4 students; all chaperones are free of charge.)*
What is the grade level of the students?*
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
Are multiple classrooms and/or locations attending this field trip?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, what are the names for each classroom/location?
Contact Information
We will contact you with any questions and to confirm your reservation.
Teacher/Coordinator Name*
First Last
Will you be present on the day of the field trip?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide information for the person who will be present at the field trip and the main point of contact for museum staff throughout the reservation.
Field Trip Contact Name*
First Last
Field Trip Contact Email*
Field Trip Contact Phone*
Teacher/Coordinator Email*
Teacher/Coordinator Phone Number*
School/Organization Name*
Street Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Museum Policies and Agreement
SCHEDULING:
Submission of this form is not confirmation of your reservation. Reservations are confirmed by email within 3 to 5 business days. Please feel free to contact us by phone at 651-225-6000 with any questions regarding your field trip request.

BOOKING:
You will be charged for the number of students that you reserve for, regardless of the number that attend on the day of the field trip. If fewer children attend than you reserved, no refunds will be given. You will receive absent child passes that can be used on a future individual visit to the museum. These passes cannot be used on future field trips or group visits.
If you wish to decrease the number on your reservation, this must be done at least 30 days prior to your field trip. Additional children can be added on the day of the trip.

COST:
September - March: $6.50 per child
April - August: $7.50 per child
Individual tickets, discounts and/or family memberships do not apply to group visits.

Minnesota Children's Museum offers discounted admission ($2 off each child ticket) to schools and non-profit organizations where 50% or more of the student population is eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). For more information, please check the box below.
Play for All
- Please send me information about your Play for All Group Scholarship Program for schools and nonprofit organizations that serve economically disadvantaged children and families.
Digital Signature*
I confirm that the information I have provided is accurate, and that I have read and agree to Minnesota Children's Museum's policies and scheduling procedures.
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Book Your Field Trip to the Museum

Field Trip Details

Field Trip to the Museum Request Form

Field Trips at Minnesota Children's Museum

Contact Information

Museum Policies and Agreement

Homeschool & Licensed Home Day Care Discount Programs

May 20 – Sept. 3, 2023

September 2023 – January 2024

Field Trip to the Museum Request Form

Field Trips at Minnesota Children's Museum

Contact Information

Museum Policies and Agreement

Regular Hours

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Sunday	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m