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7 Benefits of a Minnesota Children’s Museum Membership
Holiday season is a time for giving, and what better gift can you provide your children or grandchildren than the gift of curiosity, creativity, and endless exploration? A membership to the Minnesota Children’s Museum offers a world of benefits, making it a perfect choice for a holiday gift that keeps on giving!
Unlimited Access
One of the primary advantages of membership is unlimited access. Members can visit the museum as often as they like, allowing children to revisit their favorite exhibits and discover something new each time. This flexibility ensures that your family can make the most of the museum throughout the year.
Cost-Effective
For many families, a membership can be much more cost-effective than paying for individual admissions. It’s an investment in your child’s education and development that will pay off in the long run. For a family of 5, a membership pays for itself in just two visits!
Special Discounts
Members receive discounts on special events, summer camps, and more. This makes it easier to engage your children in enriching experiences while staying within your budget.
Member-Only Events
The museum hosts exclusive members-only nights, creating a unique and intimate experience where members can explore the museum during non-public hours.
Reciprocal Benefits
Your membership doesn’t stop at the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Members can enjoy free or discounted admission to over 200 children’s museums across the country through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) reciprocity program. The Plus Perks level museum
membership also includes free or discounted admission to hundreds of science centers and
museums across the U.S. through the ASTC Passport program.
Playing at Minnesota Children’s Museum is more than just fun
Perhaps you’ve heard the quote, “Play is the work of the child.” This quote by Maria Montessori is supported by dozens of studies on what childhood play does for a young mind. Play is central to a child’s development. When your child plays, it gives them many different ways and times to learn.
There is – quite literally – always something new!
There are 11 exhibit spaces for children (and their adults) to explore.
Some of our favorites include:
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- the post office in Our World. Kids LOVE sending packages up and down the conveyor belt. In 2024, the museum opened a new pretend vet clinic in Our World, which might have been the most adorable thing we’ve seen.
- the green screen and laser maze in Shipwreck Adventures (you can easily spend 30 minutes at the green screen)
- the giant spiral slide in The Scramble (kids went down probably 20 times)
- the ball launchers in Forces at Play (pretty sure they built this with adults in mind, lol)
- and the water table in Sprouts (water+kids=winning combo)
What’s in Store at Minnesota Children’s Museum for 2025
In addition to permanent exhibits like The Scramble, Imaginopolis, Our World, Forces at Play,
and others, Minnesota Children’s Museum is always bringing in new hands-on fun and
memorable experiences for families.
Minnesota Children’s Museum is gearing up for another exciting year in 2025 with a lineup of new exhibits and activities to engage young minds and ignite their curiosity. Here are a couple of the already-announced upcoming special exhibits:
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice (Jan. 18 – May 15, 2025)
Families can journey back to the time of dinosaurs, exploring prehistoric landscapes and discovering fascinating creatures from the past.
Game On! | Summer 2025
Opening next summer, this exhibit will bring the excitement of games to life, encouraging kids to play, learn, and work together in a dynamic, interactive setting.
Address: 10 7th St W, St Paul
Family Play Hours: Visitwww.mcm.org/hours for current hours
