Kids love to be builders, designers and problem solvers. My kids love creating with legos and even cardboard boxes. That’s why we love the Works Museum in Bloomington – there are so many things kids can create and build here!
The Works Museum is a hands-on, minds-on museum of engineering for kids ages 5 to 12! And now use my NEW discount to save $2 off regular admission and $5 off a family membership! This is an EXCLUSIVE link for ordering in advance too!
Admission Discount
Regular admission is $8.50 per person, but you can get admission for $6.50 per person with my special code! (Children 2 and under are free.)
For $2 Off Admission:
Use code TCFMB$2OFF in the “member code” field on the shopping cart page.
(Not valid for special events)
Purchase via THIS LINK.
Family Membership Discount
You can also save on family memberships:
$5 Off Family Memberships (includes Dual, Family, and Family Plus memberships only):
Use code FRUGAL5OFF at checkout.
Purchase this at: https://theworks.org/hands-on-kids-museum/membership/
Discounts are valid through December 31, 2018.
Limited income discount:
Also, if you qualify through their Gateway program, you can get discounted admission of $4.25.
There are MANY fun events that happen throughout the year. Though discounts aren’t valid for special events, there are many that you will want to check out starting with GIRL TIME! My daughter has loved this event! (And boys are welcome too.)
Girl Time
At Girl Time, The Works Museum brings together women engineers from corporations around the Twin Cities to showcase their work, discuss their experiences working in STEM, and to facilitate dozens of interactive activities and demos. You’ll also meet young women studying STEM fields at universities and girls from local high schools and middle schools.
Drop in for an hour or stay all day to explore together. Perfect for girls ages 5-12 and their grown-ups. Boys also welcome!
MORE EVENTS
Event: Pre K Goblin Hunt
Description: Search for silly goblin images hidden in the Museum. Find them all and win a prize. Costumes are welcome!
Dates: October 18-29, during open hours
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: MEA Break Camps
Descriptions:
- Unique Flying Objects Wednesday, 10/17 – Engineer objects that fly: a ping-pong launcher, helicopters, paper airplanes, and flying saucers.
- Slime-gineering Thursday, 10/18 – Concoct your own recipes using a variety of ingredients to mix up different kinds of slime.
- Haunted House Maze Friday, 10/19 – Build a giant labyrinth with doors to nowhere and secret rooms, then make it spookier by adding lights and electronic sounds.
Dates: October 17-19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m. Aftercare available.
Admission: $79 per day
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: Family Haunted Maze
Description: Drop in to add on to the camper-created cardboard Haunted Maze. Add to the structure and make it spookier or goofier.
Dates: October 20-21, during open hours
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: Explore It! Code Day
Description: Learn about computer programming and the amazing things it makes happen with demos, challenges, and mini-workshops all about coding!
Date: November 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: Explore It! Tech Take-Apart
Description: Roll up your sleeves, put on safety goggles, and dig into the guts of machines and electronics.
Date: November 17, 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: Explore It! Maker Meet-Up
Description: Meet Twin Cities creators, explore their projects and work, and get hands-on with tools and materials. Maker kids and family presenters are welcome (contact the Museum if you are interested in showing your work).
Date: December 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: Family Cardboard Fort Building
Description: Have fun creating with cardboard. Explore others’ creations, add-on, or build your own.
Dates: December 26–January 1, during open hours
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
Event: Explore It! 3M Visiting Wizards
Description: Experience engineering and technology with scientists and engineers from 3M.
Date: January 12, 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Included with Museum admission ($9 per person).
Location: The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420
More Information: Visit theworks.org or call (952) 888-4262.
