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Visit Information
Anyone who is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or has had a positive test or recent exposure, should not come to the museum
Quieter Times to Visit
If you’re looking for quieter times at the museum, consider visiting on weekdays and weekend afternoons. The museum does not book field trips or group visits on Tuesdays, so those days tend to be quieter, too.
Please note that weekend mornings, school breaks/release days, Securian Financial Free First Sundays and holidays are often very popular times to visit, and the museum tends to be busiest at those times.
Regular Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Spring Break Special Hours (March 27, 2023)9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Location
10 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-6000
Parking
We recommend the World Trade Center Ramp. Bring your ticket to box office for validation at our discounted rate ($7.50 for 3 hours and $1 for each additional 30 minutes.)
The City of Saint Paul also has a parking finder web app.
Public Transit
10th Street Station on the Green Line and numerous bus lines.
Use the Metro Trip Planner from Metro Transit to find the most convenient route.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation website for detail about the freeway work.
Before setting out to the museum, please check 511mn.org or your favorite traffic app for current road conditions.
Lost Cards & Lost Personal Items
- Replacing lost or stolen membership cards – Call 651-225-6000 or visit the box office
- Lost and found – 651-225-6000
Follow Us
- Be in the know! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram
- Sign up for Play News email
Contact Us
- Phone: 651-225-6000
- Email: membership@mcm.org
Membership Details
Memberships are active as soon as you complete your purchase. If you buy a new membership online and want to visit right away, tell a staff member at the box office during check in that you are a new or renewing member and they will issue you a membership card.
Play Tips for Parents
Kid-Powered Play
- Every exhibit is designed to empower kids to take the lead while growing important skills like critical thinking, creativity, confidence and more.
- Kids pick their path, create their own stories and drive their own fun.
- The museum was created to provide dynamic experiences. Gallery components change, teaching artists and other activities are brought in so members and visitors can experience and try something new. Check our emails and Facebook page for information.
Be a Great Play Partner Enhance your child’s play and watch them grow before your eyes. It’s easy:
- Join your child’s story and add challenges or plot twists.
- Be ok with repetition. It’s how they master their world.
- Let your child explore freely.
For more tips and resources on play, visit Playful Parenting.
Buy, Renew, Give
Buy, Renew or Give a Membership
Upgrade a Membership
- Add one or two flex members to your membership at the box office during your next visit or by calling 651-225-6000.
Discount Memberships
- The museum provides scholarship memberships to families with qualifying incomes | All Play Memberships
Donate
- Support the museum’s mission with a financial contribution. | Make a Donation
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.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Camp registration is now open.
Museum members receive a discount on all spring break and summer camps at the museum.
Visit www.mcm.org/camps for details.
PRIVATE PLAY TIME
Members save 25% use code MEMBERPPT at check out.
Must show membership card at check in.
All Play Members save 50% use code ALLPLAYPPT at check out.
Must show membership card at check in.
As a museum member, you can receive discounts at partner retailers and attractions. Be prepared to show your museum membership card and a valid I.D. to receive these discounts.
ACM Reciprocal Network
All members get 50% off admission for up to six guests at participating children’s museums across the U.S. via the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network.
ASTC Passport Program
Plus Perks members receive free or discounted admission at participating science centers and museums across the U.S. via the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program*.
Learn more about becoming a Plus Perks member to take advantage of this benefit.
*Institutions within 90 miles of Minnesota Children’s Museum, including the Science Museum of Minnesota, Bell Museum, The Bakken Museum and The Works Museum, are excluded.
Tomāto Tomäto Cafe
Save 10% off your purchase at the museum café or store. Just show your membership card or museum member sticker at checkout.
Bell Museum
Receive $5 off an Individual; Dual/Individual Plus; or Household/Grandparents Basic, Plus, or Passport level membership. Discount only available on-site at the Bell Museum.
Candyland Store
Spend $10 or more and get one FREE 4oz bag of Chicago mix popcorn.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Receive $2 off Science Museum admission tickets or $5 off a full price Household or Dual level Science Museum membership.
SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium
Receive $4 off general adult and child admission when using promo code MCM22. Discount valid on-site or online.
The Works Museum
Receive $2 off general admission or $10 off a Family, Dual, Grandparent or Homeschool membership. Discount only valid in person at The Works Museum.
Visit Information
Anyone who is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or has had a positive test or recent exposure, should not come to the museum
Quieter Times to Visit
If you’re looking for quieter times at the museum, consider visiting on weekdays and weekend afternoons. The museum does not book field trips or group visits on Tuesdays, so those days tend to be quieter, too.
Please note that weekend mornings, school breaks/release days, Securian Financial Free First Sundays and holidays are often very popular times to visit, and the museum tends to be busiest at those times.
Regular Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Spring Break Special Hours (March 27, 2023)9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Location
10 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-6000
Parking
We recommend the World Trade Center Ramp. Bring your ticket to box office for validation at our discounted rate ($7.50 for 3 hours and $1 for each additional 30 minutes.)
The City of Saint Paul also has a parking finder web app.
Public Transit
10th Street Station on the Green Line and numerous bus lines.
Use the Metro Trip Planner from Metro Transit to find the most convenient route.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation website for detail about the freeway work.
Before setting out to the museum, please check 511mn.org or your favorite traffic app for current road conditions.
Lost Cards & Lost Personal Items
- Replacing lost or stolen membership cards – Call 651-225-6000 or visit the box office
- Lost and found – 651-225-6000
Follow Us
- Be in the know! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram
- Sign up for Play News email
Contact Us
- Phone: 651-225-6000
- Email: membership@mcm.org
Membership Details
Memberships are active as soon as you complete your purchase. If you buy a new membership online and want to visit right away, tell a staff member at the box office during check in that you are a new or renewing member and they will issue you a membership card.
Play Tips for Parents
Kid-Powered Play
- Every exhibit is designed to empower kids to take the lead while growing important skills like critical thinking, creativity, confidence and more.
- Kids pick their path, create their own stories and drive their own fun.
- The museum was created to provide dynamic experiences. Gallery components change, teaching artists and other activities are brought in so members and visitors can experience and try something new. Check our emails and Facebook page for information.
Be a Great Play Partner Enhance your child’s play and watch them grow before your eyes. It’s easy:
- Join your child’s story and add challenges or plot twists.
- Be ok with repetition. It’s how they master their world.
- Let your child explore freely.
For more tips and resources on play, visit our parent resource center.
Buy, Renew, Give
Buy, Renew or Give a Membership
Upgrade a Membership
- Add one or two flex members to your membership at the box office during your next visit or by calling 651-225-6000.
Discount Memberships
- The museum provides scholarship memberships to families with qualifying incomes | All Play Memberships
Donate
- Support the museum’s mission with a financial contribution. | Make a Donation
MEMBERSHIP PERKS
Camp registration is now open.
Museum members receive a discount on all spring break and summer camps at the museum.
Visit www.mcm.org/camps for details.
PRIVATE PLAY TIME
Members save 25% use code MEMBERPPT at check out.
Must show membership card at check in.
All Play Members save 50% use code ALLPLAYPPT at check out.
Must show membership card at check in.
Member Benefits
As a museum member, you can receive discounts at partner retailers and attractions. Be prepared to show your museum membership card and a valid I.D. to receive these discounts.
ACM Reciprocal Network
All members get 50% off admission for up to six guests at participating children’s museums across the U.S. via the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network.
ASTC Passport Program
Plus Perks members receive free or discounted admission at participating science centers and museums across the U.S. via the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program*.
Learn more about becoming a Plus Perks member to take advantage of this benefit.
*Institutions within 90 miles of Minnesota Children’s Museum, including the Science Museum of Minnesota, Bell Museum, The Bakken Museum and The Works Museum, are excluded.
Tomāto Tomäto Cafe
Save 10% off your purchase at the museum café or store. Just show your membership card or museum member sticker at checkout.
Bell Museum
Receive $5 off an Individual; Dual/Individual Plus; or Household/Grandparents Basic, Plus, or Passport level membership. Discount only available on-site at the Bell Museum.
Candyland Store
Spend $10 or more and get one FREE 4oz bag of Chicago mix popcorn.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Receive $2 off Science Museum admission tickets or $5 off a full price Household or Dual level Science Museum membership.
SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium
Receive $4 off general adult and child admission when using promo code MCM22. Discount valid on-site or online.
The Works Museum
Receive $2 off general admission or $10 off a Family, Dual, Grandparent or Homeschool membership. Discount only valid in person at The Works Museum.