Hours:Thu 1pm-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Also some school release days and by appointment for groups.
Cost:Ages 3 & up $5
Ages:3-15
about The Works Hands-On Museum:
The Works Hands-On Museum (formerly known as The Works Technology Discovery Center) is an interactive museum that makes science and engineering fun for kids ages five to 15. More than 40 exhibits and unique family activities engage visitors, demystify technology, and inspire interest in the way things work.
Classes: Offered during school release days, with special monthly programs for homeschoolers. Custom programs can be scheduled for groups of eight or more.
Camps: Summer programs are offered for boys and girls ages five to 14.
Parties: Packages for ages five to 12 include time in a private party room and the exhibit gallery, a host and activities, a "face warp" portrait of each guest, and set-up and clean-up. Cake and beverages can be brought in from outside. Rates start at $135 for a 90-minute party for up to 10 children and four adults (additional guests $6 each). Add-ons include additional time and private workshops.
tips:
The Works welcomes donations of certain old machines - including VCRs, CD players, clocks, telephones, and computer disc drives - for its Tech Take Apart program.
getting there:
On the third floor of the Edina Community Center. Large lots provide free parking; use Building Entrance 2, 3, or 4.
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My 6 yr old daughter just went to their spring camps and had a great time. She built a very cool circuit game, and a merry go round with motor and resistors. I was surprised how she was able to explain the basics of how it all worked. In addition, she did a memorable experiment detecting whether different things were acidic and alkaline. All in all, it is a very fun and concrete learning experience. My daughter already wants to go back for summer camp!
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