Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Minneapolis
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
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
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
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
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
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
MN Firefighters Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
664 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, United States
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wood Lake Nature Center
Wildlife area with a floating boardwalk. Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.
6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423, United States
Historic Fort Snelling
Military landmark built in the 1820s. Civil War–era military structure & museum with a drum corp, historical re-enactments & a gift shop.
200 Tower Ave, St Paul, MN 55111, United States
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
Museum of Illusions - Mall of America
Visit this great place for kids and families!
60 E Broadway Level 2, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Mall of America, 120 East Broadway East Side, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Minnesota Children's Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
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