While the University of Minnesota is obviously geared toward young adult college students, it does have quite a bit to offer local families. From entertainment to educational opportunities, here are some of our favorite Family-Friendly offerings from the U. Anne’s family loves visiting the Raptor Center with her kids. Tours are traditionally offered throughout the year. She shares its Top 5 Family-Friendly Features here. Visit on weekends for family-friendly activities or attend a mid-week story time with your preschooler. There is so much for a family with small kids to do at the Arb that you might forget it is part of the U. With the planetarium, giant stuffed wooly mammoth, habitat dioramas and monthly Star Parties, this University-owned museum is perfect for the family. Family-friendly activities are offered throughout the year at the U’s strikingly beautiful art museum. The Student Center offers weekly Bowl for a Buck days when the U is in session. These science programs are geared toward children: Physics Force Show, Cool Chemistry For Girls, Public Energy and U Show, Friday Public telescope viewings, Robot show, Universe in the Park. Learn more about each of these programs in our Twin Cities STEM Fun article. Families might see a show at either the Carlson Family Stage or the Best Buy Theater. You can also view exhibits at the Northrop Gallery and the Goldstein Museum of Design. Summer Youth Programming for ages 6-17 is offered in person and virtually. Families can also choose to Purchase a Camp-in-a-Box. Programs are offered in agriculture, art, ecology, language, math, science, sports and a generalized day camp. They also offer Youth Leadership Programs for teens.
The Raptor Center
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Bell Museum of Natural History
Weisman Art Museum
Cheap Bowling
Hands-On Science with KidsÂ
Concerts and Performances
The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities School of Music sometimes offers free concerts to the public.Northrop Memorial Auditorium
University of Minnesota Summer Camps
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