Children’s Museums in Minnesota

Visit Minnesota’s best children’s museums! Enjoy hands-on exhibits, creative learning environments, and must-know tips for a family-friendly experience.

Ranked in Alphabetical Order

  1. Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota – Mankato, MN
  2. Duluth Children’s Museum – Duluth, MN
  3. Minnesota Children’s Museum – St. Paul, MN
  4. Spark – Rochester, MN

#1 Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Address: 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-386-0279

Variety of indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits designed to spark creativity and curiosity, including the Northwoods Cabin, Taylor Farm, and Butterly House

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#2 Duluth Children’s Museum

Address: 2125 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806
Phone: 218-733-7543

Engaging STEM and cultural exhibits along with seasonal outdoor activities

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#3 Minnesota Children’s Museum

Address: 10 W 7th St, St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-225-6000

65,000 sq. ft across four floors with interactive exhibits, including dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Four-story climber with a giant spiral slide & 40-foot high catwalk

On-site dining options

#4 Spark

Address: 1201 12th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Phone: 507-218-3100

Interactive exhibits focusing on STEAM education

Conveniently located within the mall, near many food options

Free parking