Visitor Information
⚬ Masks optional | Learn More
⚬ Anyone who is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or has had a positive test or recent exposure, should not visit the museum
Our Exhibits
Three Floors of Fun!
From the irresistible pretend town in Our World to the delightful toddler play spaces in Sprouts, our experiences spark joy and foster growth through the awesome power of play.
What’s your mask policy?
Under CDC guidance, masks are optional while visiting the museum. Anyone who is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or has had a positive test or recent exposure, should not visit the museum.
Can I bring a stroller into the museum?
What should I wear/pack?
This is a playful space where children and adults alike can play throughout the museum. To get the most out of your experience, we suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes and bringing:
A mask – All visitors age 5 and older are required to wear a mask while at the museum. Please plan to bring one from home.
Extra clothes and shoes – While raincoats are available, children often get wet in our Forces at Play and Sprouts exhibits. We recommend bringing an extra pair of shoes and a change of clothing. Socks are required for playing in The Scramble.
Sunscreen – Two of our galleries are located outside.
May I drop off my children at the museum?
What galleries and experiences will be open and closed?
What age range does the museum serve?
Kids from 1 to 10 or even older have fun in the museum. We have hands-on exhibits that appeal to a variety of ages and interests. Most of the exhibits have something for everyone, but here’s a general guide:
For older kids:
The Studio – A maker space with real tools and authentic materials
Shipwreck Adventures – Adventure play, laser maze and green-screen climbing wall
For 3 and under:
Sprouts – Joyful landscape of discovery with its own water tables
Tot Spots – Many exhibits have an area designed specifically for our youngest visitors
Will outdoors spaces be open?
Will the water features be open? Are there special safety precautions in place?
Will the café and store be open?
The café and store are open with additional sanitizing, social distancing and other precautions in place. The menu and hours may be limited.
Do you have quieter spaces for resting, nursing, etc.?
Do you have restrooms and changing rooms available?
Are there lockers available?
Does the museum have WiFi?
What are your ongoing COVID-19 precautions?
- Enhanced our procedures for cleaning and sanitizing all museum spaces
- Put up Plexiglass barriers in the box office and security desk area
- Installed additional hand sanitizer stations throughout the museum
- Removed or modified some experiences, including face painting and air play
- Upgraded air filters and created new protocol for monitoring air flow
How often do you clean the museum and the props?
Can I apply the price of admission to a membership?
Can I book a party or field trip?
Summer Camps
Where can I get information about camps?
We’re partnering with The Works Museum to bring drop-off summer camps to Minnesota Children’s Museum in summer 2022.
Designed for kids ages 6 to 8, each camp is led by an expert educator from The Works Museum. Camps will explore science and engineering concepts with hands-on topics like robotics, carpentry, space travel, architecture and more. Each week-long camp will run Monday through Thursday, with sessions available in the morning and afternoon. | Learn More
Do you have support materials for children with different abilities?
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Our exhibits are funded in part with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.