Minnesota Children's Museum Archives - Twin Cities Frugal Mom

Discounted Tickets for Sparklerama at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (& Giveaway)

December 25, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom Leave a Comment

Ring in the New Year at Minnesota Children’s Museum!

This year, Sparklerama is back at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on Tuesday, December 31st from 6:00 – 9:00pm!

At the Sparklerama party, your family will enjoy:

• Music
• Art projects
• Beach ball drop at 8 p.m.
• Full access to the museum

Tickets and discounts!

The ticket price is $17, but there are ways to save!

If you are a member, save get tickets for ONLY $10/child and $5/adult with code MEMBEREVENT.

If you’re not a member, use my code TCFM to save $2 per ticket!

ALSO – use my code TCFM to get $20 off a gift membership or $3 off gift tickets. https://mcm.org/gift

GIVEAWAY

Enter my giveaway on Facebook for a chance to win 4 tickets!

Minnesota Children’s Museum Gift Membership & Ticket Discounts (Save $20 or $3)

November 26, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom

Looking for the perfect gift for a special family in your life? Give the gift of play with a membership to Minnesota Children’s Museum and SAVE with my discount! They’ll get free admission to the museum all year, exclusive access to member events and more.

Use my code: TCFM to get $20 off a gift membership or $3 off gift tickets. https://mcm.org/gift

Details:

Anyone who uses my code TCFM at mcm.org will receive $20 off a gift membership and/or $3 off each gift ticket you purchase.
Gift givers need to make their purchase by Dec. 11 in order to have the physical packet delivered by 12/24.
Offer expires 1/15/20.

Read about our fun experiences at the Minnesota Children’s Museum!

What’s happening at the MCM in 2020? A LOT!

Noodle World in Creativity Jam |Now – May 2020Play and explore in an exhibit made from oodles of pool noodles.

Hot Wheels^TM: Race to Win^TM Exhibit | Jan. 18 – May 24Investigate the scientific process for designing super-fast cars in this thrilling exhibit.

Nature Remix in Imaginopolis | Opens Spring 2020Transport yourself to a whimsical world – it’s nature with a twist.

Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep: Shear Genius! Exhibit
Grand Opening: June 6Explore the contraptions, antics and escapades of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun and other familiar Aardman characters.

Shipwreck Adventures on the First Floor| Opens Fall 2020Discover an underwater adventure featuring a shipwreck, towering cliffs, caves and more.

Minnesota Children’s Museum Halloween Spooktacular Parties Discount & Giveaway

October 4, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom

Kid-Friendly Halloween Fun at the Minnesota Children’s Museum!

Recently I posted a giveaway for a Minnesota Children’s Museum 1-Year Family Membership! It ends October 15th. Did you enter?

Well, now I have another Minnesota Children’s Museum giveaway – plus a discount!

I am always on the lookout for non-scary Halloween fun for the kiddos, and are thrilled that the Minnesota Children’s Museum has three Halloween parties for all ages this month!

On October 26th, 27th, and 28th, these events invite families to dress up in costume and there will be trick-or-treating, activities and crafts.

Price and DISCOUNT

The price is $15.00 for each person ages 1 and up. However, members save on tickets – they’re $10 per child and $5 per adult. Use code MEMBEREVENT to purchase online (you’ll need to show membership card when you arrive).

Be sure to buy before October 11th because the price will go up! Also, be sure to use my code TCFM to save $2 per admission! (This code is also good for $2 off each admission year-round!)

The price includes admission, a trick-or-treat bag and Halloween fun galore.

Order your tickets NOW! Or of course, take your chances below on my giveaway for 4 tickets ending October 8th!

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

GIVEAWAY

I have a family 4-pack of tickets for one of the Halloween events to GIVE AWAY! Winner chooses which date. Enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below by Tuesday, October 8th at 11:00pm!

Please note that if you enter by “leaving a blog post comment” that you actually leave a blog post comment! The winner’s entry will be verified before they’re contacted and if it’s not valid, then another winner is chosen.

Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Ended Join our Email List and Be Entered in our Minnesota Children’s Museum Membership Giveaway!

September 17, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom

***GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED! Congratulations Jessica R.!***

Have you subscribed to my weekly email newsletter? If not, now is a GREAT time to sign up as you will be automatically entered in our GIVEAWAY for a Minnesota Children’s Museum 1-year Family Membership!

When you sign up you’re joining our email newsletter list to get the latest freebies and deals directly to your inbox! Emails are sent out 1x a week, unless we have extra freebies and deals to share! You can unsubscribe anytime.

Giveaway ends Tuesday, October 15, 2019. One winner will be randomly chosen on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:00pm, contacted by email, and announced via newsletter and social media. Winner will be sent a 1-year Minnesota Children’s Museum Family Membership that can be activated anytime before February 9, 2020. The winner can use the membership for their family OR give to a friend!

Giveaway is open to U.S. residents age 18 or older.

Note: By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. (In short – your information will not be shared with anyone – ever.)

Note: If you’re already subscribed, you’re already entered in the giveaway!

GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED! Congratulations Jessica R.!

Spring Break Fun at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (& a Ticket Giveaway! Ends 3/28)

March 21, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom

I recently posted “5 Ways to Save On (or Get Free) Admission to the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul, and now I’m excited to GIVE AWAY 4 tickets to the museum!

[Read more…]

5 Ways to Save On (or Get Free) Admission to the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul

March 9, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom

My kids have grown up visiting the Minnesota Children’s Museum. We’ve seen everything from Thomas & Friends and Choo Choo Bob to the all-new remodel in 2017 including the Scramble, laser tag and the ever-changing exhibits.

There’s always SO much to do and see at the museum! Right now they have a “Wild Kratts: Creature Power” exhibit through May 2019, and they just updated Imaginopolis with this “cosmic junkyard!”

Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaChildrensMuseum/

As a Play Advocate for the Minnesota Children’s Museum for the past few years, I’ve gotten the inside scoop about their remodel as well as upcoming exhibits and special events, like Adults@Play, and I’ve shared them with you. In being a Play Advocate, I’ve learned the importance of play not just for kids but for everybody, and the Minnesota Children’s Museum has created a wonderful place for everyone to play together.

And there are ways for everyone to play together, regardless of their budget.

The new “space” themed walk-through, which replaced the skate park.

And as a frugal mom who loves to share deals with you, I am excited to share that there are MANY ways to save on admission to the Minnesota Children’s Museum. There are also ways to visit for free! You may be aware of them, but if not, here they are:

5 Ways to Save Minnesota Children’s Museum

Admission is regularly $12.95 per person ages 1-101.

$2 off admission with my EXCLUSIVE code TCFM when you order tickets online! No limit. https://mcm.org/wp/visit/
Free Second Saturday rides! Get FREE transportation to the museum on a Metro Transit bus, and save $2 on admission when you show your free ride pass at the door.
Macy’s Play Dates- Free museum admission for Macy’s cardholders from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Non-cardholders receive $2 off admission from 1p.m. – 4 p.m. (These days are offered a few times per year.)
Get FREE admission on the third Sunday of the month thanks to Target.
Get FREE admission for up to 2 through the Melsa smARTPass program (when available). Just sign in online with your library card and you can free passes to places around the metro including the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

Also:

Limited income families can receive free and reduced-priced admission through the “Play for All” Program! Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul provides free and reduced-priced family memberships to low-income and foster care families and is available to any family living at or below 200% of the poverty level. More info on their website.
Also, occasionally Groupon has discounts for admission. Watch my site for updates!

Note that they’re closed Mondays (except for some during the year).

10 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-6000
https://mcm.org/wp/visit/

Want more ways to save on admission to places around the Twin Cities?

Check out my guides:

Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families

Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota

free discounted admission programs minnesota — (

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.)

Adults @ Play Galactic Games Edition at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on March 7th (Save $2 per Ticket!)

March 2, 2019 By TC Frugal Mom

Moms and dads and all other grown-ups…now’s your chance to be a kid without the kids around!

Minnesota Children’s Museum is hosting Adults@Play Galactic Games Edition on Thursday, March 7th from 6 to 10 p.m.!

At this 21+ museum takeover, attendees will get to play in the whole museum and take part in cosmic-themed activities such as:

Make color changing slime
Create a rover to race
Play in a “space junk yard”
And more!

Adult beverages and food available for purchase. Must be 21 to attend.

Discounted Tickets!

Tickets are $15 per person/$10 for members. However, you can save $2 per ticket with my code TCFM!

More information and tickets available at mcm.org/adultsplay

Adults @ Play at the Minnesota Children’s Museum Sept 20th (Save $2 per ticket)

September 4, 2018 By TC Frugal Mom

Adults – this is our chance!

The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul is ALL OURS for a special Adults@Play event on Thursday, September 20th from 6:00 – 10:00pm!!!

It’s also a Challenge Edition of Adult@Play, and if you complete certain challenges, you will be entered to win special prizes! Challenges include brainteasers, puzzles, physical challenges and more.

You don’t have to do the challenges though. You can just play! The entire museum will be open for play. Plus there will be special extras, a cash bar and food available for purchase!

Get discounted tickets!

Tickets are $15, but you can get them for $13 ($2 off) with my special code: TCFM. Tickets are $10 for museum members. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://mcm.org/adultsplay/

Our First Visit to the All-New Minnesota Children’s Museum

June 11, 2017 By TC Frugal Mom

It’s OPEN! The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul has now re-opened its doors after several months of construction, remodeling and expansion, and it’s GREAT!

Their grand re-opening date was on Wednesday, June 7th and we had visited during their Sneak Peek week, June 2nd – 6th. The whole museum is different! For example, the entrance moved from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor because that is where most people come in from because of the parking ramp. Plus it’s BIGGER – it went from 65,000 to 74,00 square feet!

There are 10 new exhibits, an additional elevator, twice as many bathrooms, and even a cafe.

This is the 3rd level, after you come in through the entrance. Creativity Jam is a place where you can create in a big white “room” and kids can do the face painting that they used to do in the old museum.

The NEW Tomāto / Tomäto Cafe is connected to the gift shop on the 3rd floor.

Here you can get lunch and dinner entrees like pizza, sandwiches and macaroni and cheese, plus tons of other goodies. Yummy! [Read more…]

The NEW “Our World” Exhibit at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (Preview)

May 27, 2017 By TC Frugal Mom

The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul has been undergoing a major renovation in the last several months, and will be opening very soon – on June 7th, 2017 to be exact!

As a MCM Play Advocate, a few weeks ago I had the privilege of being able to go on a Hard Hat Tour to preview the museum in the middle of construction. Though it was a couple months away from being done, it had come a long way! The structures and major features were in place – and the details were being completed.

Here’s a glimpse of what I saw during my tour – with some pics of new areas including “Sprouts,” “Forces at Play,” and the “Scramble!”

But my favorite part was the new “Our World.” That’s right – their “Our World” is the one exhibit name that is being carried over from the old museum. However, it’s more of a mini “Our World.” That’s because it’s not as big and elaborate as the original – but has been given a face lift to be fresher and more contemporary.