The Minnesota Children’s Museum in Saint Paul is a dynamic, hands-on museum designed to inspire creativity and learning in children through play. With interactive exhibits like the Scramble and Imaginopolis, kids can explore, climb, and create while developing essential problem-solving and social skills. Perfect for families, the museum offers an engaging, educational experience in the heart of the Twin Cities.
Children's Museum
Minnesota Children’s Museum
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Had a great experience with the Family I have a 9 ,7 and 2 year old. What a great time we had fun for all. We ended with lunch at Mickey’s Diner.
The ONLY reason I can’t give it a full 5 stars is that the cafe is constantly filthy. We come pretty often so yes it’s VERY common. I get that kids are messy, but keeping it like this is wild.
We always get the yearly pass! It’s a trek from the south metro but honestly it’s worth it for a full day of activities and all in one place. We went to the Halloween event this year and although their socials stated they were sold out with limited tickets available for walk-in. We walked in and there were consistently 2 people in line (which moved fast as they were properly staffed). The staff member who helped us get tickets advised that the tickets weren’t really limited as it’s hard to turn away kids with costumes!
We checked in, it was definitely busy so keep your littles close. They had their normal play stations open along with trick or treat at every corner handing out handful of candies. They also had extra activities like make your own Chex mix, Halloween bingo, build your own glow in the dark crown, light up ghosts (out of modeling clay), build a spider ring, etc.
It’s always fun for the kids and they had curious George theme in their seasonal playroom.
We frequented about once a month when my daughter was between 2 and 5 and now that she is 9 we are down to every three months to explore the rotating exhibit and art experience. The scrambler and laser area are favorites. The art room has recently changed (2024).
Wonderful place to explore and play! The toddler area is awesome and the other exhibits are really cool for older and younger children. My 2.5 yo didn’t want to leave. Clean, organized and the staff are professional and kind.
Pro tip: Bring an extra set or two of clothes just incase they find the water play areas.
A must see for young kids! The exhibits are very interactive for all ages. The car wash, outside mud slinger and kids climbing the 4 stories were the highlight of the trip. Kids passed out 2 mins into the car ride home. Must see, very fun fir kids!
Take your parking ticket to the Box Office for discount!
Fantastic children’s museum! There are multiple floors of fun with such a wide variety of play to enjoy! Every exhibit is very well considered; for example, the water play, instead of just being another water table, is a big car wash with very unique and extensive ways to play in both sensory and imaginative ways (even without getting wet!). They have everything, from gross motor climbing to fine motor art, from puzzles to creative play. Every sense is appealed to, but it is not a sensory overwhelm! I cannot recommend this museum enough!
