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Minnesota Children's Museum

Museum, Science Museum, and Playground

Downtown St. Paul, Saint Paul

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"The Ant Hill is amazing."(5 Tips)
"Avoid going on FREE Target 3rd Sundays if you don't like big crowds."(2 Tips)
"their way through this fun museum."(2 Tips)
"The water room is fun for kids to play"(3 Tips)

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K12 IncJanuary 22, 2013
Did you know? In just a few hours exploring the museum, your kids are developing important large & fine motor skills, logical & mathematical thinking, cooperation and communication, and so much more! Read more
Kurt LandisSeptember 2, 2017
The kids loved this place. Be forewarned parents - this place quickly becomes packed with kids and gets very loud. Be sure to go on a day when you have extra patience to tolerate such an event.
Stephanie MeachamMarch 17, 2014
Pack a lunch or buy a sandwich at the gift shop if you go on a Sunday; the sushi restaurant across the street is closed on Sundays. Avoid going on FREE Target 3rd Sundays if you don't like big crowds.
SeelahApril 18, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Tuesdays are for families only- no school field trips & rooms filled @ capacity w/ big kids ;) My toddler loves room to explore & breathe. I avoid Free Sundays.
Niki KozJune 28, 2016
Great exhibits! Even with children of different ages and interests, they still both had a blast. They were under construction, but had many options to keep us engaged and busy.
PezJuly 27, 2013
I also enjoyed the ant hills and the lake-themed room. The ant hills help teach children about animals well. They also had a place so everyone could take the time to see real amphibians.
Joe BridgeNovember 7, 2015
Great way to spend the day! The Exhibits always keep the kids active, engaged, and stimulated. Bring coffee and snacks ;)
John JohnsonMarch 15, 2014
Ask about a reciporacal membership. Then you can use it across the state and the nation. Works with Duluth children's museum too.
@IamBangieBSeptember 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Storyland, presented by Target...inspire a love of reading one cookie at a time! One of the best exhibits I've seen...and my kids love it!
Charles EdgeFebruary 21, 2012
If your child no longer naps, head over at lunch time. If they do nap, get there in the morning and leave at lunch time. Lunch is like a shift change!
Heidi McGuireOctober 20, 2014
Habitot is perfect for babies new to walking. Free Target Sunday was a bonus :)
Leilani AndrewsApril 9, 2018
We had a blast! Absolutely wonderful. Very different than what it used to be, but wonderful
Chris MeiroseJune 7, 2012
Fun museum for younger kids, but you're going to want to use hand sanitizer on all exposed body surfaces after your visit (and I'm by no means a germophobe).
Chris JNovember 29, 2014
Leave your strollers in the car, especially if you're using the parking ramp and crossing the skyways.
MegJuly 23, 2013
Took my 5 year old niece and she loved it!!! Plenty of interactive things to do for hours of entertainment!
Robert A.July 28, 2015
The rooftop terrace is incredibly fun for small ones and their dad.
Joanna CarinaMarch 23, 2013
Buy a membership! There is so much to see and do that one visit won't even scratch the surface.
@IamBangieBSeptember 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Rainforest Adventure is the perfect exhibit for school age children...of course the little ones will enjoy! ;-) hurry in....only here for a LIMITED TIME.
Lady ErinJune 26, 2013
Thanks to the generosity of Target Corp, visitors can roam the Museum free of charge, every third Sunday of each month. INFO: http://www.mcm.org
Erin NakielskiDecember 27, 2013
So much fun for all ages. Remember to park in the correct ramp for a discount on parking
Jon CrossJuly 16, 2013
Awesome time my kids love it one if the best kids museums we've been too.
Beth MeekSeptember 26, 2010
My 2 year old Loved everything! And he could do just about everything the museum offers. Highly recommend a visit for those with small children.
Andrew KleinJanuary 12, 2019
Been here 10+ times
New lockers in the lobby as of January 2019. Bring four quarters to use them!
Anne AssaultahMarch 12, 2013
Kids aged six months to 10 years can crawl, splash, touch and play their way through this fun museum.
Parents MagazineJuly 15, 2011
Let your budding scientist learn the properties of water while racing boats or test her physics skills by building a fairytale castle made of Legos.
Kelly MillerOctober 23, 2018
Been here 25+ times
It's dead in the afternoon during most kids' naptimes.
Derrick SchmittJanuary 25, 2015
This place is AWESOME!!! Come here early, so you have plenty of playtime..
Justin RimboMarch 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Realized today that the changing table we were using had a mirror directly above it. My daughter loved it!
Johnny LambAugust 15, 2013
Make sure you go to All Levels! It is so much #Fun !! :7)
Poetry KingJuly 15, 2015
Fun and entertaining for all ages!
Faisal AlbakranAugust 29, 2015
Awesome place for children.. Safe and various
Brent MetzlerSeptember 20, 2014
The water room is fun for kids to play
Joe BridgeNovember 7, 2015
Exhibits, kid activities, kid play, learning
Scott NelsonJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Leave your Winter coats in the car or use the coat check! It's hot in here!
Elizabeth WakefieldApril 13, 2011
If you can swing it, come during the day on Tuesday when there are no groups/fieldtrips. It is far less crowded.
Sticky Rice ChaJanuary 22, 2013
Love it. Lots of things for kids and their parents to do. :)
tramatic candyMay 14, 2015
Everything!
Alan TraylorMarch 16, 2013
The parking is super easy and go to Candyland as a reward after
Michelle BouschorJune 7, 2012
Awesome stop! Be sure to give yourself enough time!
Annie Olson-ReinersJune 9, 2013
50cents for a locker is SO worth it!
Joe BartmannJune 12, 2011
This place rocks. Be sure you have several hours. And your kids will get wet.
Renee B.August 13, 2011
Go early, and go to the Water Works room at the end of your visit.
Greg W.August 7, 2014
Great way to spend the day with the kids
E lane ASeptember 18, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Third Sunday of the month is free and open to public courtesy of Target!
Harry MirkenOctober 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Security here are always so pleasant and helpful. Very nice to my son and me.
Nate FolkertAugust 31, 2013
There is no rooftop bar.
Jeremy HeimMay 25, 2013
There sure seems to be a lot of helicopter parents here. Can't you people stay more than 1 foot away from your kids?!?!?!
Museum PlanningMay 3, 2012
One of the world's best Children's Museums ! Read more
Susan KleppeJanuary 16, 2013
There are new toys in the city!
Matt HoffmanFebruary 5, 2015
One word: MILFs.

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