Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Saint Paul.
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
Normandale Japanese Garden
Visit this great place for kids and families!
West Lot, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
Museum of Illusions - Mall of America
Visit this great place for kids and families!
60 E Broadway Level 2, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Crayola Experience Mall of America
Crayon-themed projects, exhibits & play. Modeling & coloring stations & high-tech play zones at a crayon company-sponsored kids' attraction.
300 South Avenue Level 3, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
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
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
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
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
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 Works Museum
Children's interactive science museum. Children's museum with hands-on experiments & exhibits related to science, technology & engineering.
9740 Grand Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
Minnesota Children's Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
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
MN Firefighters Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
664 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, 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
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
4600 Churchill St, Shoreview, MN 55126
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
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
Brooklyn Park Historical Farm
Visit this great place for kids and families!
4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443, United States
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
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