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Minnesota Children's Museum

πŸ“ Core, MN

β˜…4.5(1,243 Google reviews)

Minnesota Children's Museum spans three floors in downtown St. Paul with interactive exhibits designed for children from 18 months through early elementary age. Single-day admissions can be applied toward a season pass.

βœ“ hands-on exhibitsβœ“ toddler friendlyβœ“ multi-floorβœ“ season passβœ“ downtown St Paulβœ“ child-led play
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Gretchen M

This was lots of fun for 1 year old and 9 year old with so much to do. We were able to apply our purchase towards a season pass.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children ages 1-9. The multi-floor layout gives each age group dedicated space, and the child-led exhibit design keeps kids engaged without adult prompting. The season pass conversion option on your first visit makes long-term membership an easy decision for Twin Cities families.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Ask at admissions about converting your day ticket to a season pass β€” the price difference is often minimal
⏰Weekday mornings are significantly less crowded than weekend afternoons
🎟️The birthday club is free to join and delivers monthly perks β€” sign up online before your first visit
πŸš—Parking in downtown St. Paul can be sparse on event days β€” check the Xcel Energy Center schedule before you go

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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1,243 Google reviews

Age range breadth40%
Exhibit engagement35%
Season pass value15%
Birthday experience10%
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Gretchen M

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β€œThis was lots of fun for 1 year old and 9 year old with so much to do. We were able to apply our purchase towards a season pass.”

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Dean Kluge

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β€œWe took our six year old grandson there for part of his birthday adventure with us this year and we all had a blast.”

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Heather Schilling

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β€œTook with my grandson who is 18 months and he loved it!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Minnesota Children's Museum occupies a multi-story building in the heart of St. Paul, with three floors of exhibits built around imaginative, child-led play. The space works across a wide age range β€” reviewers confirm engaging experiences for 18-month-olds through 9-year-olds in the same visit. Day-of admission can be converted to a season membership, making the first visit a low-risk trial. The museum also distributes play kits to families in the community.

πŸ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 20:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

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