The Works

The Works is a children's museum in Bloomington featuring hands-on exhibits covering science, engineering, art, and technology. The space contains multiple work areas, design labs, and experimental stations where young visitors of different ages can actively explore and learn.

The museum was founded in 1995 as an educational space designed for young learners to develop understanding through hands-on experimentation. Over the years it has grown into a recognized center where children engage directly with materials and ideas rather than passively observing.

The museum emphasizes hands-on learning and creative problem-solving as central to how people of all ages develop skills. Visitors notice children working with real tools and materials at stations throughout the building, reflecting a philosophy that doing teaches better than watching.

The space is welcoming to families with children of all ages and allows visitors to move comfortably between different areas. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the various stations and activities at your own pace without feeling rushed.

Children can use real tools and materials to design and build their own projects rather than just manipulating pre-made displays. This hands-on approach with genuine equipment creates an experience more like working in an actual workshop than visiting a typical museum.

Location: Bloomington

Inception: 1995

Address: 9740 Grand Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420, USA

Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-13:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +19528884262

Website: http://theworks.org

GPS coordinates: 44.82720,-93.28610

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21