The Minnesota Children’s Museum has so much fun happening this summer!
First, there’s a FREE Summer Block Party on Saturday, August 13th from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
There will be:
- a live DJ
- two giant blow up slides
- the Big Orange Dance Machine
- watercolor spray art
- playground blocks
- mini golf
- games and more!
This event is in front of the museum. It does not include museum admission though – be sure to use my discount for $3 off per ticket! Just mention my code TCFM or my blog Twin Cities Frugal Mom at the admission desk (does not work online). My discount is good every day of the year, except for Free First Sundays (which are free to anyone who registers in advance).
Second, there’s a fun temporary exhibit – Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! It’s designed for kids ages 3-9, and kids can explore the contraptions, antics and escapades of Wallace & Gromit characters.
It’s only open until August 28th so hurry in!
Blast off in Wallace’s rocket, test out some wild contraptions with Gromit, climb around the barn with Shaun and more.
Also, Shipwreck Adventures is a NEW permanent exhibit that just opened this spring! It’s based on a real shipwreck in Lake Superior. It includes a laser maze, play animals and many interactive activities.
Exhibit highlights include:
- A 20-foot-long decaying ship hull packed with interactive surprises
- A 10-foot-tall pilot house with a working steering wheel
- Dive site with conveyors and ramps that encourage visitors to work together to move equipment on and off the ship
- Diver training area with pretend scuba gear and laser maze
- Green screen experience to bring the underwater narrative to life with action play and video
- Shoreline canopy of oversized plants inspired by the unique flora found along the northern shores of Lake Superior
- Towering 12-foot cliffs and large coves filled with animals that call the North Shore home
I previewed it this past winter when they were building it. Read about my preview here!
Of course there’s a lot more to see at the Minnesota Children’s Museum including the Scramble, Our World, Forces at Play and many other fun exhibits!
GIVEAWAY
Want to win 4 tickets to the Minnesota Children’s Museum? I have 4 to give away! Enter my giveaway for up to 10 chances to win. These tickets don’t expire. NOTE: Prize will be mailed once winner’s address is verified Tuesday, August 16th or after.
GIVEAWAY ENDS MONDAY, AUGUST 15th at 11:00pm:
Karla Bussen says
I’m so excited to see you are having a Childrens museum ticket giveaway! My kids have been begging to go there for their first time but we havent due to the ticket costs. I hope we win!!
Laurie Leighton says
My children would love this, we all would love to go to the Children’s Museum, we just haven’t made it this year!! Wonderful give. Thank you sooo much!!
Nate Baustad says
My kids would love to see the Wallace and Grommit!
Jessica says
Childrens museum is AMAZING! We love when you have these giveaways! 🤞🏼
Rachel sundermeyer says
My new museum looks amazing! Our favorites are the slides and the balls that fly with air!
Jessie says
My kiddos have never been to the museum due to covid precautions. They just had covid, so I want to take them while their immunity is high! Thanks for offering a chance to win!
Yolanda Cardneas says
I’ve visited the museum once during college and I had an awesome time visiting the mummy exhibit. My son has not been to the Children’s Museum! He enjoys exploring new activities to do and experience awesome opportunities!