The Works Museum – a hands-on engineering and design museum for kids and their grown-ups.
We make engineering fun with hands-on activities, real tools, and everyday materials!
Events
We host several special family days with our local and regional partners.Family Event Days
Join us and our corporate and educational partners on special family event days for more engineering fun.
NEW! The Workshop
Our new dynamic space where you can make, create, and be the engineer.Our New Creative Space
See what’s happening in The Workshop, where families take classes, invent, and explore the Engineering Design Process together.
Camps
Summer and school break STEM camps at The Works Museum are engaging and fun.SUMMER CAMPS
Gear up for summer! We have exciting summer camps for your young engineers.
Explore It!
Do more hands-on engineering in monthly events with our visiting partner organizations.Monthly Explore It! events
Experience more hands-on engineering on special days for Explore It! events.
Birthdays
Birthday parties at The Works Museum are easy for you and fun for kids.Birthdays at The Works Museum
Host your party at The Works. Create an unforgettable day for your birthday child!
Pre K
Experience the amazing fun of hands-on engineering with your Pre K child.Pre K Programs
Pre K Mondays are ideal for kids ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions.
How is The Works Museum different?
Admission
Admission is $8.50 per person for adults and children.
Children two and under are free.
Members are free.
Location
We are conveniently located near the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.
Call us with questions: 952.888.4262
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