I’ll admit it. I had never heard of The Works before getting a Living Social Deal for half off admission for four. It sounds right up my little marble-run-loving boy’s alley. And if it weren’t for the fact that we just bought a membership to the Science Museum, I’d totally be all over said deal.

This place looks pretty cool. According to the website: The Works is a “hands-on, minds-on” museum that makes learning about science and engineering interesting, understandable and fun (recommended for ages 5-12). Exhibits are grouped into three themes: Gears & Gizmos, Build! and The Interactive Image. Right now there’s also a special visiting exhibit called Toys: the inside story where you get to see what’s inside favorite childhood toys (What? No tiny men drawing inside the Etch a Sketch?…Mom!). They can also experience hands-on engineering in the Design Lab ($2 more). And if your little enginerds can’t get enough, you’ll be happy to know The Works offers camps and birthday parties too.

So go get the deal (just a few days remaining!), check it out and report back. Leave a comment and tell us everything. Or you know…the works.

The Works
99740 Grand Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-888-4262

School Year Hours
Mon: 10 am – 5 pm
Tues & Wed: Closed
Thurs: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday: 10 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 10 am – 5 pm

Admission:
$6 for adults and children
Free for children 2 and under
Design Lab additional $2