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

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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! And they are currently planning so many fun new things including Shipwreck Adventures, a new permanent exhibit.

          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.

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Free First Sundays at the Minnesota Children’s Museum – FREE Admission!

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They’re back! A FREE admission day every month at the Minnesota Children’s Museum!

Free First Sundays at the Minnesota Children’s Museum start Sunday, March 6th, 2022!

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The museum is now collaborating with Securing Financial to launch Securian Financial Free First Sundays, which means FREE admission for EVERYONE the first Sunday of the month.

The museum had “Free Third Sundays” for years sponsored by Target, but that ended a couple years ago due to COVID. 

But yay – now these free admission days are back!

The only difference right now is that you have to reserve your tickets in advance. Capacity is limited. This is good because it prevents the place from getting too crowded. But be sure to reserve them ASAP!

This year in 2022 there are TONS of cool things coming to the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

Right now you can see Thomas the Train: Explore the Rails!

thomas the train mcm

I recently did a sneak peek tour of Shipwreck Adventures which is opening soon. Read all about my experience here.

mcm shipwreck adventures animals

There are also other fun exhibits coming:

  • Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep: Shear Genius (May 28 to Fall 2022)
  • Imaginopolis: Nature Remix (Opens Summer 2022)
  • The Amazing Castle (Fall – Winter 2022)

NOTE: If you don’t go to the museum on the first Sunday of the month, you can still go for less than full price!

Get DISCOUNTED Tickets (Lowest-Priced!)

  • Get $3 off admission with my EXCLUSIVE code TCFM when you buy in person! (Mention code at the desk) Or save $20 on a membership either in person or online. This is the BEST deal you can find! No limit. https://mcm.org/wp/visit/
  • Get 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.

*CANCELLED* Sparklerama New Year’s Eve at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (Get Cheapest Tickets)

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SparkleramaUPDATE: This event was cancelled on 12/30/21.
The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul is hosting a special daytime New Year’s Eve countdown!
 
It’s called Sparklerama, it’s back for 2021! Last year it was a virtual event because of COVID, but you can celebrate again in person this year! 
 
The celebration starts at 11:30 a.m. with party favors, dancing and music by Will Hale in the Martha MacMillan Atrium.
 
Then everyone will get to “pop” into the new year with a special bubble wrap countdown at noon.
MCM Covid 2020
This cool event is included with museum admission on Friday, Dec. 31st. Separate event tickets are not required. As always, members get in free.
MCM Gift Membership Deal

Minnesota Children’s Museum Membership Discount!

Use my code TCFM to get $20 off a gift membership (in person or online) or $3 off tickets (in person only)! https://mcm.org/gift

MORE COMING TO THE MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM!

Now’s a GREAT time to get a membership because there’s so much fun coming in 2021! Wallace & Gromit, Thomas the Train, and a new PERMANENT exhibit called Shipwreck Adventures! I got a SNEAK PEEK behind-the-scenes tour of this new exhibit! See pictures on my Facebook page:

MCM Shipwreck Adventures

Save $20 on a Minnesota Children’s Museum Membership (Gift Idea)

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MCM Gift Membership Deal

Looking for a great gift idea for a special family in your life? Or how about your own family? Give anyone including your own kids the gift of play with a membership to Minnesota Children’s Museum and SAVE with my discount code! They’ll get free admission to the museum all year, exclusive access to member perks and more.

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

MCM Covid 2020

Visiting the Minnesota Children’s Museum during COVID:

Masks are required for everyone age 5 and up. They are also have enhanced cleaning procedures, plexiglass and more in place. We’ve been there several times this year and they are doing an amazing job of keeping everything clean and sanitized.

Learn more about how they’re keeping everyone safe!

Discount Details:

  • Anyone who uses my code TCFM at mcm.org will receive $20 off a membership and/or $3 off each gift ticket you purchase.

What do you get with a family membership? There are 3 levels to pick from! Passport, Deluxe or Premier!

Household – Regularly $139. Get it for $119 after discount! 

  • Unlimited family admission for one year
  • $2 discount on up to six guest tickets per visit
  • 10% discount at museum café and store
  • Discounts at partner retailers and attractions
  • 50% off admission for your family at children’s museums nationwide via the ACM Reciprocal Network

Household Plus Perks – Regularly $239. Get it for $219 after discount! 

  • Unlimited family admission for one year
  • 6 free parking passes
  • 4 free admission tickets
  • 4 free ice cream treats at the museum café
  • Exclusive canvas tote bag
  • Free/discounted admission to hundreds of science centers and museums across the U.S. via ASTC Travel Passport Program

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

Right now they have “Storyland” as a fun temporary exhibit! Read about our visit.

MCM Storyland

And don’t forget to use my code TCFM to get $10 off a gift membership or $3 off gift tickets! https://mcm.org/gift

Minnesota Children’s Museum’s “Storyland” Brings Favorite Children’s Books to Life (Discount & Giveaway)

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MCM Storyland

So cute!!!!!!!!!!!

That’s what my kids and I thought when we visited the new exhibit “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites”” at the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

And I have an exclusive discount and giveaway to share!!!

Storyland brings several favorite children’s books to life including:

  • Abuela
  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit
  • The Snowy Day
  • Where’s Spot?
  • If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
  • Tuesday

My kids have read several of these books many times – we’ve read them together at bedtime over the years and have loved them. And we also discovered some we hadn’t read, like Tuesday! 

And actually – you could read the books while you were there…everything is at kid-height and then they can play in scenes from the books!

MCM Storyland

Watch my video walk-through!!!

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Dinosaurs at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (& Ticket Giveaway – Ends 8/5)

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The new Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Exhibit is open now through September 6th at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul!

Plus now EVERYTHING IS OPEN at the Minnesota Children’s Museum! All exhibits including The Scramble!

Save $3 per ticket with my discount and enter my giveaway for 4 tickets below!!!

About the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Exhibit

The exhibit opened this May and is there through September 6th, 2021.

We visited the museum this summer and checked it out!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, non-members have to reserve your tickets online in advance (members can go anytime). Masks are strongly encouraged, and there are many hand sanitizer and cleaning stations throughout the museum. 

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Minnesota Children’s Museum FREE Block Party & $1.25 Admission on August 14th

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MCM Block Party
 
The Minnesota Children’s Museum is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a FREE BLOCK PARTY on Saturday, August 14th! Plus they are offering THROWBACK admission of only $1.25 per person that day!
 
On Saturday, August 14th from 10:00am – 3:00pm there will be a FREE Block Party in front of the museum with fun for the entire family.
 
It will include:
 
  • ArtOrg’s steamroller prints
  • a live DJ
  • the Big Orange Dance Machine
  • a giant blow up slide
  • mini golf
  • Pros of the Rope
  • a paint house
  • games and more!
The block party is FREE and open to everyone, but it does not include museum admission.
 
So stay and play inside the museum for just $1.25 per person! That’s the same admission price as when they first opened our doors in 1981!
 
But space is limited. All visitors, including members, must make a reservation in advance.
 
Go to https://mcm.org/40yearsofplay/ to learn more and book your museum tickets.
 
MCM Twister Game

EVERY DAY DISCOUNT

You can save $3 per ticket or $20 per membership EVERY DAY with my code TCFM. Get your tickets for the museum at mcm.org. 

Exploring the Doc McStuffins Exhibit at the Minnesota Children’s Museum

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MCM Doc McStuffins Exhibit

The new Doc McStuffins exhibit is open now at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul! Save $3 per ticket with my discount and enter my giveaway for 4 tickets below!!!

About the Doc McStuffins Exhibit

The exhibit opened on January 16th and is there through May 9th, 2021.

We visited the museum this weekend and checked it out!

Because of the COVID pandemic, the museum closed for a while, then opened up, then closed again, and is now open again – and there is every possible COVID precaution in place.

To keep people spaced apart, you have to reserve your tickets online in advance. Masks are required, and there are many hand sanitizer and cleaning stations throughout the museum. 

I will say that it felt so empty when we were there, but that was a GOOD thing. There were no crowds or worries about being too close to anyone. There was plenty of space for everyone. And the staff were cleaning up the place after people in each area, so I felt good about my kids touching blocks and exhibits.

We stopped at the cafe for beverages (yes the cafe is open), and played with giant LEGO-like blocks in Creativity Jam.

MCM Creativity Jam

Then we checked out Imaginopolis, which had cool space props to play with.

MCM Imaginopolis

There were interactive games throughout like Twister!

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Minnesota Children’s Museum reopens on January 14th and NEW Doc McStuffins Exhibit! (Get Discounts)

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MCM Welcome Back
 
Yay! After being closed again due to COVID-19 and the governor’s orders, the Minnesota Children’s Museum is opening again on January 14th, 2021! And I have an exclusive discount code that you can use to save $3 per ticket or $20 per membership!!!
 
They previously opened again on August 1st, closed due to the governor’s orders in November, and now will continue their new guidelines to keep everyone safe while enjoying the museum.
 
Here are some changes:
  • The museum is now open limited hours, from Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • All visitors, including members, need to make a reservation.
  • Masks required for ages 5 and older — and encouraged for ages 2 to 4.

You can read all about their changes and how families have been responding on their website.

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In addition, some areas of the museum are closed, like The Scramble and face painting. But most of the museum is open including:

  • Pretend town in Our World
  • Laser maze and climbing wall in Super Awesome Adventures
  • Maker space in The Studio
  • Space fantasy in Imaginopolis
  • Joyful toddler play area in Sprouts

MCM Our World

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Minnesota Children’s Museum’s Sparklerama New Year’s Party is Virtual and Free this Year

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MCM Sparklerama Virtual

The Minnesota Children’ Museum is currently closed due to COVID business restrictions by Governor Walz. However, they are STILL offering their annual New Year’s Party “Sparklerama” this year – and it will be virtual and FREE! 

Their annual celebration will be virtual with music, dancing, fun activities and a ball drop which you can enjoy from the safety of your own home! Plus, it’s completely FREE!

This free livestreamed event begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31st and lasts approximately 30 minutes.

You have to register online in advance so be sure to do so here: https://mcm.org/new-year-party/. 

You can also add a “Party in a Bag” for $10 which you can pick up in advance on Wednesday, December 30th from 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Minnesota Children’s Museum Membership Discount!

MCM Covid 2020

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