COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY
1225 Estabrook Drive, St Paul, MN 55103 Directions
Since 1873
Here’s The Deal:
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory was established in 1873. The professional team of the zoo is committed to the well-being of the many plants and animals that live here, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and serving over 2 million visitors annually. Como is home to a wide range of plants and animals and accepts tourists 365 days a year. The exhibit houses the twin polar bears Buzz and Neil from the zoo and features more than 13,000 square feet of outdoor habitat. The conservatory also contains six indoor gardens and many outdoor areas, each year displaying thousands of beautiful plants. Como Park has been influential in meeting the leisure needs of Saint Paul residents and local communities. The conservatory is top-notch, with the flowers in the sunken garden changing regularly. It provides all park visitors a wide range of free or reasonably priced leisure activities, facilities, and education opportunities. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory also have an indoor cafe and guest shop.
SPECIALTY:
Group Program, Grants for School, Youth Engagement, Group Tours, Camp Como, Adult/Child Preschool, Shop, Birthday Parties, Family Classes, Lil' Explorer Thursdays, Field Trip Guide, Como Residency, Nature's Engineers, Programs for 2-Year-Olds and 3-Year-Olds & School
Price: Adult: $4
Child: $2
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MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER
345 West Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55102 Directions
Since 1992
Here’s The Deal:
Minnesota History Center is a museum and library that serves as the headquarters of the Minnesota Historical Society. It holds year-round concerts, seminars, family days, and other special events. The museum displays artifacts of considerable size, hands-on activities, and immersive presentations. It features several different exhibits, as well as a library, shops, and dining options. Minnesota History Center examines the family history and state archives in their public library, or for an exciting history program or free concert to meet with friends. This iconic houses an award-winning museum, a library with historical records of the Government, meeting places of all kinds. Visitors can explore the Music recordings, a simulated tornado, and other interactive exhibits featured at the state history museum. Minnesota History Center affords children age four and under, MNHS members, and blue star families.
SPECIALTY:
Lectures and Talks, Meetings/Conferences, Family Event, Conservation, Field Trips, Classes and Workshops, Preservation Office, Oral History Collection, Native American Events, Library, Displays, Educational, Exhibitions, Camps, Historical Places, Music and Performances, Tours & Minnesota State Archives
Price: Admission:
Adult: $12
Senior (65+), Veterans, Active military, College students: $10
Children(ages 5-17): $8
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SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
120 West Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55102 Directions
Since 1907
Here’s The Deal:
Science Museum of Minnesota is one of the state’s most famous museums in St Paul, MN. Each year, it welcomes hundreds of thousands of people with its exciting displays, breathtaking giant screen movies, and special events, science museum education programs. The museum has been an early pioneer in using live theater as a humanizing interpretive device and extends to be a testing ground for other museums that wish to provide live entertainment in their exhibition halls. The museum offers creative staff learning programs for teachers across the city and scientific, educational programs for K-12 classrooms. The Science Museum is actively researching and introducing new technology to inform their public about science. The studies and collections division of the science museum and the research station on the St. Croix watershed provide extensive ongoing scientific research.
SPECIALTY:
Private Events, Displays, Programs at Your School, Adult Computer Education, Anthropology, Public Science, Paleontology, Drink, Biology, Overnight Camp-Ins, Exhibitions and Films, Field Trips, Food, Gift Shop, Birthday Parties, Youth Camps and Classes, Warner Nature Center & Collection
Price: Omnitheater + Museum Admission:
School
Groups: $13
Reduced Price Eligibility: $5
Museum Admission:
School Groups: $8
School Groups: $13
Reduced Price Eligibility: $5
Museum Admission:
School Groups: $8
Reduced Price Eligibility: $3