3 Best Places To See in St Paul, MN

This museum is fantastic. I came to see the Butterfly experience, and though mostly geared towards young children, it was still informational, fun, and creative. Still able to be enjoyed for someone who is a kid at heart. I enjoy that many of the dinosaur fossils on display have nicknames from the staff, like Gerard, the Stegosaurus. As a queer person it's incredibly heartwarming to go to a museum that has a diverse staff who are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the exhibits. I come here at least once a month and probably have seen all of the museum at this point, but it's still worth going through again and again.

As a Science Major and someone who works in Science this is my hub. I brought my kiddos for some science exposure. The storm and water show were amazing. I got to see lightning form...how cool is that! We hit the Omnitheater and the movie was insightful..I learned so much about the Ocean animals. The museum has a variety of areas to nurture your mind's curiosity. Did I mention the gorgeous view of the river! Lots of bathrooms and drinking fountains. Paid parking is available. I couldn't help myself and I signed up for the membership for future events.

Great Museum for everyone (kids & adults) in Twin cities area! I definitely recommend to visit it. You can find something interesting and new for you. For me it’s not so brand new and highly technical, but it’s very interactive anyway. Great discounts if you have MFIP or SNAP cards of Minnesota.

This was our first time visiting and we will definitely be back! There are so many artifacts and exhibits. We arrived at noon and left at closing time 4 pm. Yes, you will need at least 4 hours to truly experience and appreciate all this place has to offer. We had the pleasure of meeting an employee named Carol and her knowledge, charisma and friendliness made our visit so much better! This place is fun for all ages, although the WWII footage and short film might be too graphic for the little ones. Overall, a great place to learn about Minnesota history and its people.

What an amazing museum! We learned so much about the history of Minnesota. The curators have done a wonderful job of using archival footage, real stories, and donated items to unlock the narratives and make them accessible. The hands-on exhibits were really fun as well. The staff were all kind & knowledgeable as well. We came specifically for their Girlhood: It's Complicated exhibit, and it was incredible, and we ended up enjoying the whole museum. We spent 4 hours here on a Sunday morning/afternoon (2 adults, mid 30s).

Today was one of the free days. I work at a group home and brought one of the individuals today. He had a blast today. Very interesting to him and it wasn't at a level that was too hard so he didn't understand. There were hands on things to keep people of all ages and mental capabilities engaged. They had the band playing today as well. The view from outside is amazing as well... you can see the Capitol and downtown St. Paul. Definitely recommend going.