3 Best Places To See in St Paul, MN

COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY

Since 1873

Zoo, Aquarium, Park, Shop, Group Tours, Camp Como, Birthday Parties, Programs for 2-Year-Olds, Programs for 3-Year-Olds, Family Classes, Adult/Child Preschool Programs, Lil' Explorer Thursdays, Field Trip Guide, School Programs, Nature's Engineers, Como Residency Program, Youth Engagement Program, Grants for School & Group Program

Free Members Admission - Over 13,000 square feet of outdoor habitat - They acquired 300 acres (120 ha) of land around Como Lake that would become a public park - The park receives more than 1.9 million visitors annually

Price: $3 Adult & $2 Child

comomarketing@ci.stpaul.mn.us

comozooconservatory.org

(651) 487-8201

(651) 487-8200

Winter Hours (October - March): Mon - Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Summer Hours (April - September): Mon - Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Outstanding spot! In town for a concert and researched free places to go. When I found the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, I knew I wanted to visit. Was blown away by the conservatory, especially. It was amazing to see all the different kinds of plants. Loved the information provided too. The Bonsai exhibit is a must see! Though the main parts of the zoo were closed due to cold weather, there were plenty of animals to see. Staff and volunteers were very knowledgeable and helpful. Plan to return in warmer weather to get the full affect!

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Had a wonderful time! Enjoyed a free concert here by Dusty Heart, among the beautiful flowers in sub-zero weather... Rich vocal harmonies merge with intimate layers of guitar, fiddle and banjo to define the lush sound of Dusty Heart. AWESOME music and gorgeous surroundings. They also provided all sorts of drinks and snacks. I love the conservatory and the lovely zoo ...it is smaller but has all the cute and exotic fun animals and I love to visit in the warmer weather here in Minnesota... What an amazing and lovely establishment...it is donation based too...so basically free... Wonderful!

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SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

120 West Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55102

Since 1907

Museum, Exhibitions and Films, Collections, Displays, Private Events, Kids Parties, Youth Camps and Classes, Overnight Camp-Ins, Adult Computer Education Center, Warner Nature Center, Collection, Field Trips, Programs at Your School, Birthday Parties, Gift Shop, Food & Drink

Free Admission for Child (0-3) & Members - It includes a 10,000-square-foot temporary exhibit gallery, five permanent galleries, 10 acres of outdoor exhibits & an Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheatre

Price: Adult $18.95, Child (4-12) $12.95 & Senior (65+) $12.95

info@smm.org

smm.org

(651) 221-9444

Mon - Wed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu - Sat 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

I recently hosted a fundraising event at the Science Museum--what a great venue! The event was held in Discovery Hall which offered the right arrangement of space, as well as the promise of a beautiful river view. From the start, the planning and catering teams were so helpful, and that carried through to the very end. The team made it easy to select catering options that fell within our budget, and were very flexible with the accommodations we needed being a non-traditional event (vs. wedding). They were also patient with our constant stream of e-mails with questions. I would recommend the Science Museum as a unique venue to anyone looking to get out of the conference room rut!

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This is one of my favorite places to visit in the Twin Cities. Their special exhibits are world class. The price of admission can be a bit steep, especially to the special exhibits. For those wishing to save some money, a membership may well be worth it. For example, a family of four with 2 adults and 2 kids (4-12) would save $52 on one visit if going to see the museum, special exhibit, and Omnitheater. So if you are planning on visiting more than once a year, the $99 family membership may be a huge cost savings.

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MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER

345 West Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55102

Since 1993

Museum, Collections, Displays, Exhibitions, Educational Programs, Field Trips, Library, Camps, Classes and Workshops, Family Events, Lectures and Talks, Music and Performances, Native American Events, Tours, Oral History Collection, Historic Places, State Historic Preservation Office, Local History Services, Minnesota State Archives & Conservation

Free Admission: Children (4 and younger), MNHS Members, From 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesdays, Veterans & Active Military -75,000 schoolchildren visit the History Center every year - Adult group rates are available for groups of 10 or more

Price: Adult (18-64) $12, Senior (65+) $10, Active Military (with ID) $10, College Student (with ID) $10 & Youth (5-17) $6

minnesotahistorycenter.org

(651) 259-3000

(800) 657-3773

Tue 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mon Closed

Every time I've been to the MN history Center I've been impressed by their exhibits, the current feature of prohibition was one of the best! At first I was surprised to see elementary age kids there but then the exhibits are really made for all ages. There's a dance floor with the markings for learning the Charleston steps, a photo booth for taking your bootlegger mug shot, trivia iPads... Tons of interactive components. On top of that if you want to read all the signs, different sides of prohibition are presented keeping even the most knowledgeable audiences engaged. We had two hours just in that exhibit and it flew by! If you want to see the whole museum, you'll need more time!

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This was my first time at the History Center even though I consider myself a history nerd. I went specifically for the Civil War exhibit. I was impressed by the building itself as it offers great views of St. Paul all around. The exhibit was enjoyable. They have really interesting artifacts and tell the story of Minnesotans in the Civil War. It was nice to get a regional perspective. I went later in the afternoon and unfortunately did not get to enjoy the other exhibits. I will definitely be back though.

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The Best Places To See in St Paul

Handpicked Top 3 Places To See in St Paul, Minnesota. Our 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!

COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER