Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Coon Rapids

Brooklyn Park Historical Farm

Brooklyn Park Historical Farm

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443, United States

Cafesjian Art Trust Museum

Cafesjian Art Trust Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4600 Churchill St, Shoreview, MN 55126

MN Firefighters Museum

MN Firefighters Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

664 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, United States

Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

Innovative look at the flour industry. History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill.

704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Many birds & wildflowers, plus trails. 18-acre curated botanical garden with over 500 plant & 130 bird species, plus guided & self-guided trails.

1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55405, United States

Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

Historic tower with 360-degree overlook. Tours of a distinctive tower skyscraper with 360-degree views from the 31st floor (up to 30 miles).

821 S Marquette Ave 30th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Bell Museum

Bell Museum

Riverside museum with a planetarium. Large museum with diverse animal dioramas & a planetarium also offers educational programs.

2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Notable modern sculptures & landscaping. An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.

725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States

Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center

Well-known contemporary art museum. Acclaimed venue featuring contemporary art in a variety of media, plus a sculpture garden & bistro.

725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States

Weisman Art Museum

Weisman Art Museum

Modern space with paintings & ceramics. This modern stainless steel & brick building houses American & contemporary paintings plus ceramics.

333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Broad collection from a mummy to Monet. 5,000-year span of fine & decorative arts ranging from a mummy to paintings by European masters.

2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Picturesque zoo & botanical gardens. Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.

1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Railroad history plus model & toy trains. Specialty model-railroad museum featuring large displays, toy trains & history exhibits.

668 Transfer Rd Ste. 8, St Paul, MN 55114, United States

The Bakken Museum

The Bakken Museum

Unique museum with an electricity focus. Museum & education center for all ages offering exhibits on electricity, Ben Franklin & magnets.

3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Pavek Museum

Pavek Museum

Old-timey radios, TVs & broadcast tools. Acclaimed collection of antique radios, vintage TVs & broadcasting equipment to honor the craft.

3517 Raleigh Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55416, United States

Minnesota History Center

Minnesota History Center

Interactive exhibits, artifacts & shows. Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.

345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States

Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102

Landmark Center

Landmark Center

Ornate spot for art & history exhibits. Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.

75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102

The Museum of Russian Art

The Museum of Russian Art

Galleries of fine & folk artworks & more. Museum featuring galleries of Russian art & artifacts, plus events, classes & a gift shop.

5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419, United States

Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota

Interactive exhibits & educational films. Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.

120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102

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