Science | Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul

The Bakken Museum

The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential for science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Located on the West shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, the museum features interactive exhibits for all ages and exceptional STEM education programs. Make movies in the Spark exhibit, meet the mother of science fiction in Mary & Her Monster, and test out some of Ben Franklin's favorite experiments in the Electricity Party Room. Free parking available. For more information, visit thebakken.org.
3537 Zenieth Avenue South
Minneapolis , MN , 55416
Phone: 612-926-3878
44° 56' 18.402" N, 93° 19' 16.7808" W

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Mall of America, level 2 North E Broadway 60
Bloomington , MN , 55425
Phone: (651) 348-8119
44° 51' 17.514" N, 93° 14' 31.974" W

Friends School of Minnesota

Friends School of Minnesota (FSMN) is a small, private, progressive, K-8, Quaker school. Our mission is to prepare children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity. Want to know what it means to be a Quaker, progressive school? Click on "Click for More Information" on our page. You can also register for our open house or schedule a tour. Open Houses: Saturday, November 23, 10-11:30am Thursday, January 23, 6:30-8:00pm
1365 Englewood Avenue
Saint Paul , MN , 55104
Phone: 651-917-0636
44° 57' 52.992" N, 93° 9' 30.3984" W

Code Ninjas Chanhassen

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids' educational organization specializing in teaching coding to kids. In our Dojos, kids don't just learn coding - they gain creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment.
426 Pond Promenade
Chanhassen , MN , 55317
Phone: (952)381-9956
44° 51' 28.7928" N, 93° 31' 53.9904" W

Location:

8737 E Bush Lake Rd
Bloomington, MN, 55438
United States

Phone:

(763) 694-7676

Organization:

Location:

120 Kellogg Blvd W
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 221-9444

Ancient Caves - Science Museum of Minnesota

Dates: 
01/20/2025
01/21/2025
01/22/2025
Time: 
Times vary.

Location:

Animal Humane Society
845 Meadow Ln N
Golden Valley, MN, 55422
United States

Phone:

763-489-2220

Animal Humane Society: Future Vet Workshop

Dates: 
01/25/2025
02/08/2025
02/15/2025
Time: 
9AM-4PM approximately

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Earth in Crisis: Fire!

Dates: 
04/24/2025
Time: 
6 pm

Location:

13351 Elm Creek Rd
Dayton, MN, 55369
United States

Phone:

763-694-7790

Free Funday Sunday: Feeding Frenzy - Eastman Nature Center

Dates: 
01/26/2025
Time: 
Ongoing; drop in any time 1-3pm.

Location:

13351 Elm Creek Rd
Dayton, MN, 55369
United States

Phone:

763-694-7790

Free Funday Sunday: Groundhog's Weather Conundrum - Eastman Nature Center

Dates: 
02/02/2025
Time: 
Ongoing; drop in any time 1-3pm.

Location:

90 West 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 266-7000

FunLab!

Dates: 
01/24/2025
01/31/2025
02/07/2025
Time: 
3:30pm-5:00pm

Organization:

Location:

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 523-2634

Microscope Adventure Camp

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

2088 Larpenteur Avenue W
St. Paul, MN, 55113
United States

Phone:

(612) 626-9660

Location:

3800 Bryant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 5509
United States

Phone:

6124189019

Nature Play Group at Wirth Park Pavilion (Spring)

Dates: 
04/09/2025
04/16/2025
04/23/2025
Time: 
10:30am to 11:30am

Location:

3800 Bryant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 5509
United States

Phone:

6124189019

Nature Play Group at Wirth Park Pavilion (Winter)

Dates: 
01/22/2025
01/29/2025
02/05/2025
Time: 
10:30am to 11:30am

Location:

Canyon of the Eagles Lodge
16942 Ranch Road 2341
Burnet, TX, 78611
United States

Phone:

(206) 819-5709

Pinhole Photography - Family Science Camps - Spring Break 2025

Dates: 
03/16/2025
04/13/2025
Time: 
9:30AM-5:00PM

Location:

90 West 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 266-7000

Saturday Vibe: Mini-Maker

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
11:00am-12:00pm

Organization:

Location:

3300 Tanadoona Dr
Excelsior, MN, 55331
United States

Phone:

612-235-7284

School Break Camp - Explore Space - January 27th, 2025

Dates: 
01/27/2025
Time: 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Organization:

Location:

2088 Larpenteur Avenue W
St. Paul, MN, 55113
United States

Phone:

(612) 626-9660

Sensory Friendly Saturday at Bell Museum

Dates: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
8 - 10 am

Organization:

Location:

2088 Larpenteur Avenue W
St. Paul, MN, 55113
United States

Phone:

(612) 626-9660

Space Fest: Sensory Friendly Afternoon at Bell Museum

Dates: 
02/15/2025
Time: 
4:30 - 6:30 pm

Location:

345 Kellogg Blvd W
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 259-3000

Spirits Dancing

Dates: 
03/08/2025
Time: 
2:00PM- 3:30PM

Location:

Mill City Museum
704 S. 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN, 55407
United States

Phone:

612-341-7555

STEM Family Day

Dates: 
02/22/2025
Time: 
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

3300 Tanadoona Dr
Excelsior, MN, 55331
United States

Phone:

612-235-7284

Summer Day Camp at Camp Fire Minnesota

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
8:30AM-4:30PM

Organization:

Location:

9740 Grand Avenue
Bloomington, MN, 55420
United States

Phone:

(952) 888-4262

Tech Fest

Dates: 
02/08/2025
Time: 
10 a.m.

Organization:

Location:

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 523-2634

Young Physicist Camp

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.