Hours & Admission

Monday

Closed

Tuesday:

9:30am - 5:00pm

Wednesday:

9:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday:

9:30am - 9:00pm

Friday:

9:30am - 9:00pm

Saturday:

9:30am - 9:00pm

Sunday:

9:30am - 5:00pm

Special Hours

Thursday, October 24 9:30am - 4:00pm

The museum exhibits will be closing at 4:00 p.m. and will reopen at 6:00 p.m. for Social Science: Spooky Science.

The Omnitheater will remain open.

Tuesday, December 24 9:30am - 3:00pm

The museum will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Day.

Admission

Members always receive free museum admission and major discounts on special exhibitions.

Save more as a member

Omnitheater Only

Adult

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $9.95

Child (4-12)

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $8.95

Child (0-3)

FREE

Senior (65+)

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $8.95

Discounts

Active or Veteran Service Members

Admission Prices

Museum Admission:$17.95

To qualify: Active or veteran military service members receive $2 off exhibit gallery admission tickets. Offer applies to service members and up to three guests.

To apply: Present a valid military or veteran ID at the Box Office to take advantage of military pricing discounts.

Groups of 15 or more

Groups of 15 or more save off our regular tickets prices, receive no service fees, and have the option to hold tickets unpaid (while you organize your group) and finalize number and payment closer to your museum visit.

Admission Prices

Rates are only available by calling (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444 in advance. Group tickets may be purchased either for a specific date and time or as an advance admission voucher redeemable anytime at the Box Office.

Museum Admission
Adult: $17.95
Child (4-12), Senior (65+): $11.95

Group Tour Lunch Menu Options

Groups can choose to:

Dine on their own at our on-site locations: Elements Café, Chomp, or Java Lab.
Order Element Bucks food vouchers in advance to dine at our on-site locations.
Order box lunches in advance.

View the Group Tour Lunch Menu.

Limited Income Discounts

Admission Prices

Museum Admission: $3

To qualify: You must be at least 18 and enrolled in one or more of the following: TANF, MFIP, WIC, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Benefits, Food Stamps, Section 8, or Free/Reduced Price School Meals.

To apply: Present your photo ID and one of the following documents at the museum box office:

EBT card
Medical assistance card (includes MinnesotaCare)
Section 8 document
WIC folder or card
Supplemental Security Income verification
Social Security Disability Benefits verification
Free/reduced school meal approval
RCA card (Refugee Cash Assistance)
General Assistance verification

Reduced rates for community organizations
Nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies primarily serving a limited-income audience may be eligible to bring groups for the identical rate as above except for special exhibitions. Limit 50 tickets per visit; group rates apply beyond 50 tickets. Call (651) 221-9444 for more information.

Student Discount - Fridays after 5 p.m.

Need a break from your homework? Looking for a unique date experience? Want to do something fun with friends on a student budget?

Bring your ID

Simply present your valid student ID at our Box Office after on Fridays after 5 p.m. to receive discounted museum pricing.

Admission Prices

Tickets must be purchased in person for the discount to apply. Student discounts do not apply to tickets purchased online.

Museum Admission (Fridays after 5 p.m.): $8

Buy Tickets

Museum Admission

Adults

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $19.95

Child (4-12)

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $14.95

Child (0-3)

FREE

Senior (65+)

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $14.95

Discounts

Active or Veteran Service Members

Admission Prices

Museum Admission:$17.95

To qualify: Active or veteran military service members receive $2 off exhibit gallery admission tickets. Offer applies to service members and up to three guests.

To apply: Present a valid military or veteran ID at the Box Office to take advantage of military pricing discounts.

Groups of 15 or more

Groups of 15 or more save off our regular tickets prices, receive no service fees, and have the option to hold tickets unpaid (while you organize your group) and finalize number and payment closer to your museum visit.

Admission Prices

Rates are only available by calling (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444 in advance. Group tickets may be purchased either for a specific date and time or as an advance admission voucher redeemable anytime at the Box Office.

Museum Admission
Adult: $17.95
Child (4-12), Senior (65+): $11.95

Group Tour Lunch Menu Options

Groups can choose to:

Dine on their own at our on-site locations: Elements Café, Chomp, or Java Lab.
Order Element Bucks food vouchers in advance to dine at our on-site locations.
Order box lunches in advance.

View the Group Tour Lunch Menu.

Limited Income Discounts

Admission Prices

Museum Admission: $3

To qualify: You must be at least 18 and enrolled in one or more of the following: TANF, MFIP, WIC, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Benefits, Food Stamps, Section 8, or Free/Reduced Price School Meals.

To apply: Present your photo ID and one of the following documents at the museum box office:

EBT card
Medical assistance card (includes MinnesotaCare)
Section 8 document
WIC folder or card
Supplemental Security Income verification
Social Security Disability Benefits verification
Free/reduced school meal approval
RCA card (Refugee Cash Assistance)
General Assistance verification

Reduced rates for community organizations
Nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies primarily serving a limited-income audience may be eligible to bring groups for the identical rate as above except for special exhibitions. Limit 50 tickets per visit; group rates apply beyond 50 tickets. Call (651) 221-9444 for more information.

Student Discount - Fridays after 5 p.m.

Need a break from your homework? Looking for a unique date experience? Want to do something fun with friends on a student budget?

Bring your ID

Simply present your valid student ID at our Box Office after on Fridays after 5 p.m. to receive discounted museum pricing.

Admission Prices

Tickets must be purchased in person for the discount to apply. Student discounts do not apply to tickets purchased online.

Museum Admission (Fridays after 5 p.m.): $8

Buy Tickets

Omnitheater + Museum Admission

Adult

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $24.95

Child (4-12)

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $19.95

Child (0-3)

FREE

Senior (65+)

Member: FREE
Non-Member: $19.95

Discounts

Active or Veteran Service Members

Admission Prices

Museum Admission:$17.95

To qualify: Active or veteran military service members receive $2 off exhibit gallery admission tickets. Offer applies to service members and up to three guests.

To apply: Present a valid military or veteran ID at the Box Office to take advantage of military pricing discounts.

Groups of 15 or more

Groups of 15 or more save off our regular tickets prices, receive no service fees, and have the option to hold tickets unpaid (while you organize your group) and finalize number and payment closer to your museum visit.

Admission Prices

Rates are only available by calling (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444 in advance. Group tickets may be purchased either for a specific date and time or as an advance admission voucher redeemable anytime at the Box Office.

Museum Admission
Adult: $17.95
Child (4-12), Senior (65+): $11.95

Group Tour Lunch Menu Options

Groups can choose to:

Dine on their own at our on-site locations: Elements Café, Chomp, or Java Lab.
Order Element Bucks food vouchers in advance to dine at our on-site locations.
Order box lunches in advance.

View the Group Tour Lunch Menu.

Limited Income Discounts

Admission Prices

Museum Admission: $3

To qualify: You must be at least 18 and enrolled in one or more of the following: TANF, MFIP, WIC, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Benefits, Food Stamps, Section 8, or Free/Reduced Price School Meals.

To apply: Present your photo ID and one of the following documents at the museum box office:

EBT card
Medical assistance card (includes MinnesotaCare)
Section 8 document
WIC folder or card
Supplemental Security Income verification
Social Security Disability Benefits verification
Free/reduced school meal approval
RCA card (Refugee Cash Assistance)
General Assistance verification

Reduced rates for community organizations
Nonprofit 501(c)3 agencies primarily serving a limited-income audience may be eligible to bring groups for the identical rate as above except for special exhibitions. Limit 50 tickets per visit; group rates apply beyond 50 tickets. Call (651) 221-9444 for more information.