Place · STEM & discovery

The Works Museum

When

Visit on your scheduleOct-May: Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-1pm; extended hours on school-break days (see description)

Where

The Works Museum9740 Grand Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Designed for kids ages 5-12 and their families

Cost

Adults and children (ages 2 and up) $14 per person; children under 2 free; members free. Discounted admissions available through the Gateway access program.

Organizer

The Works Museum

Hands-on engineering and design museum in Bloomington for kids ages 5-12 and their families, with interactive exhibits and design challenges using real tools and everyday materials. October-May hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., plus extended open hours on school-break days: October 14-16, November 25 and 27, December 21-23 and 28-30 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and December 31 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), January 18, 2027. Closed November 26, December 24-25 and January 1. The Museum Gallery and any drop-in events during your visit are included in admission. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone 18+. An outdoor Gathering Place is planned for spring 2027.