Cultural destinations often fall into one of two camps: totally for kids or not really at all for kids. We found a slew of museums that cater to everyone, offering programming that is sure to educate and entertain kids and parents alike. Start your exploration by flipping through this slideshow of the country’s best museums to bring the kids!

Just Add Flour – Minneapolis, Mn

What do flour, water, and Minneapolis have in common? More than you might think! You can learn all about it thanks to Mill City Museum, built on the Mississippi waterfront and directly into the remnants of the Washburn A Mill, which was once the largest flour mill in the world. How large? Let’s just say, if you wanted to bake 12 million loaves of bread in a day, you could have. Discover more on one of their age-appropriate scavenger hunts for grades K-12.

704 S. 2nd St. .
Minneapolis, MN 55102
651-259-3000
Online: millcitymuseum.org/field-trips

Photo: Troy B. Thompson via Flickr

 

Which of your favorite museums offer awesome programs for kids? Tell us in the Comments below!

—Jennifer Massoni Pardini

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