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!

The Works Museum is committed to the safety of our visitors and staff.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19:

  • Masks are required for all visitors ages 5 and older, regardless of their vaccination status.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged for visitors ages 2-4. 
  • Do not visit the Museum if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including fever of 100.4 degrees F or higher, cough, shortness of breath, flu-like symptoms in the last 72 hours, or have had a known exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  • Plan to practice social distancing from visitors outside your household.
  • The basement lunchroom will be closed to public visitors. Plan to eat meals/snacks before or after arriving, or use our picnic bench outside.
  • Visitors may purchase tickets online in advance to limit contact at the front desk.

Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the front desk.

Plan Your Visit Today

The Works Museum Store

Show your support for The Works Museum and help us get more kids engineering.

Visit our new merch store for the perfect gifts for all the engineers/future engineers in your life!

Visit The Works Museum Merch Store

Summer and School Break Camps

Engage your kids in science and engineering camps at The Works Museum!

Exhibits

We’re teaming up with Minnesota Children’s Museum to bring their popular Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! exhibit to The Works Museum.

School Year Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Field Trips and Outreach

The Works Museum makes engineering easy for you and fun for your students.  Schedule a field trip or bring The Works Museum experience to your location.

Birthdays at The Works Museum

Host your party at The Works. Create an unforgettable day for your birthday child!

Membership

Enjoy discovery, laughter, and fun at The Works Museum! There’s a membership that’s just right for you.

How is The Works Museum different?

Our focus on engineering lets kids be builders, designers and problem solvers - here, they're the engineers. Our mission: To inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creative problem solvers. You can help!
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Admission

Admission is $11.00 per person for adults and children.
Children under two are free.
Members are free.

Join today!

Location

We are conveniently located near the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.
Call us with questions: 952.888.4262

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