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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.Illusion TheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 528 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 704, Minneapolis, MN Illusion Theater, founded in 1974, mounts many family-friendly productions and serves students throughout the state with its outreach efforts. |
Minnesota StorylineParent rating: ![]() Location: Minneapolis, MN When the thought of one more run through Fox in Socks is too much for parents to bear, help is just a phone call away. Kids calling Storyline get stories read to them by local celebri...
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Jackson Street RoundhouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN The Jackson Street Roundhouse was built by the Great Northern Railroad in 1907 to service their passenger-service steam locomotives. It was part of the historic Jackson Street shop compl...
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Harriet Alexander Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2520 North Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN Hundreds of species of animal and plant life live within the nature center's boundaries, which include 52 acres of marsh, prairie, and forest lands. Visitors can explore the Interpretive Center...
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Eagan Art HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 3981 Lexington Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN The city-run Eagan Art House offers classes, summer camps, and family workshops exploring drawing, cartooning, jewelry-making, pottery, and other arts and crafts. The center also offers ...
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Textile CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 3000 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN The Textile Center - a national center for the promotion of fiber art - comprises a gallery, store, library, and educational programming (including mobile youth programs). The Joan M... |
Edina Art CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 4701 West 64th Street, Minneapolis, MN Enthusiastic, encouraging, well-qualified teachers and a spectacular array of offerings - including family classes, and comprehensive afterschool and summer programming - make instructio...
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Birchbark BooksParent rating: ![]() Location: 2115 West 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN Owned by award-winning author Louise Erdrich, Birchbark has a great selection for adults and children, and two inviting areas for snuggling and imaginative play. The picture book... |
Eagan Community Center & The BlastParent rating: ![]() Location: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Saint Paul, MN The Blast is a two-story space-themed play center located inside the Eagan Community Center. It features a galaxy of slides, tunnels, tubes, and more. Kids under 10 or over 12 mu... |
Como ZooParent rating: ![]() Location: 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN It's thoroughly enjoyable to spend a summer day visiting Como Zoo - winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks in the...
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The Children's Theatre CompanyParent rating: ![]() Location: 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The Children's Theatre Company (CTC) has long been recognized as North America's flagship theater for young people and families, as well as a major cultural and artistic resource in Minn...
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Minnesota Air National Guard MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: Air Guard Base, 670 General Miller Drive, Saint Paul, MN The Minnesota Air National Guard Museum displays about 20 different aircraft in an outdoor Air Park on the active base, including fighters, transports, trainers, and helicopters. Inside ...
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The Science Museum of MinnesotaParent rating: ![]() Location: 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN The Science Museum offers visitors a wealth of hands-on activities, engaging exhibits, weekend science-in-action demonstrations, breathtaking large-format films, and a mind-boggling arra...
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