The Works Museum

The Works Museum Engineering and Design for Kids

Bloomington engineering and design museum on Grand Avenue South where the framing is "kids are engineers." The space pairs hands-on exhibits with a steady camp calendar, school-break programming, and dedicated homeschool workshops.

Programs for Kids and Families

Schedule blends drop-in exhibits with structured camps and group experiences. Programs include:
- Summer camps
- School-break camps during winter and spring vacations
- Birthday parties at the museum
- Field trips for school groups
- Homeschool workshops
- Family events tied to exhibits
- Outreach programs delivered to schools

What's Included

• Hands-on exhibit floor focused on engineering and design
• Indoor classroom and workshop space
• Educator-led programming
• Project-based curriculum during camps and workshops

Experience

A museum-anchored option for Twin Cities families wanting their kids to test, build, and iterate on real engineering challenges rather than passive learning. Format works for school groups and families layering on camps and homeschool sessions.