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- Enor ASaint Louis, MO13 contributions5 levels, a lot to do for kids and adults. Some activities required fees, but most are free. There’s a lot to see in the area. Recommend paying for the $12.all the parking instead of the meter that cost $3 per hour. Time goes quickly when you do hourly parking .Written July 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KublakateBlaine, MN166 contributionsIncredible historic house and beautiful architecture. The tour guide was FANTASTIC, funny, and informative. Parking on the street was easy on the day we visited.Written September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DeniseGreen Bay, WI2,237 contributionsEnjoyed all the various displays here. Took a lottery longer to go thru than expected, pleasant surprise. Was a bit frustrated they don't accept Time Travelers discount/reciprocal as advertised. Enjoyed the Peanuts displayWritten February 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lee SAustralia3,931 contributionsThe Fort Smelling Fort is run by The Minnesota Historical Society & there volunteers, as a veteran I don't have to pay an entry fee. From the visitors center in's a short walk to the fort but there are golf carts to take people with walking troubles to the entrance. The Fort itself was still in use up to the second World War & you are giving maps to help you find your way around. The Guild talks about life in the fort from Fur trading to the slavery in the fort, you see the fur house, hospital, CO house. It was a harsh place to be posted to in the early days.Written September 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Megan K1 contributionWe hosted 25 people for my 5 year old son’s birthday at the MN Transportation museum and had a fantastic experience! The staff was very friendly and helpful. There are toys for kids to keep them busy and they gave us all a train ride- huge hit! The party train car is spacious and air conditioned. We didn’t have to plan anything other than cake and snacks. I highly recommend it for any party!Written July 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- interviewtravelerWashington684 contributionsThe children's museum had a lot of different fun activities for kids. There are neat spinny chairs in the main area. The museum is several floors high. There is a multistory post office section where you can move boxes up and down. I also liked that there were various areas of books for kids to read. Also an art studio for people to draw and paint. There is also an awesome very tall slide you can do, recommended for ages 5+, so adults can enjoy too. If you're driving in, the museum has a designated parking deck where you get discounted parking, $7.50 for 3 hours.Written August 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- elliottqIndianapolis, IN216 contributionsIf you are interested in model trains this is a must-visit attraction. If you have young kids this is a fabulous museum with many hands-on exhibits and buttons to push for a lovely 1-2 hr visit. There are numerous layouts from HO, to Lionel, and more, from many eras. But the show stopper is their custom-built centerpiece exhibit of an O-gauge layout of the St. Anthony Falls Mining District with numerous bridges, depots, and water feature.s. Model train experts are present to answer all your questions.Written November 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ransom007Anaheim, CA1,119 contributionsThe museum has a $5 parking lot. You get your admission tickets to the museum and planetarium shows in advance. It is a 2 floor edifice with a gift shop. As for exhibits, there are many taxidermy examples of various fauna and many bioramas showing various relationships within several habitats. There are a few live creatures like turtles and snakes. There is a very nice exhibit of artwork by Audubon. There is also a hands on room for children.Written March 4, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PhilnKathyBlaine, MN232 contributionsFriends from Texas wanted to see anything related to trains. I’ve known about the roundhouse for a long time now I wonder why I waited so long to get here. It’s a great place to take out of town company.Written September 18, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- REGAN F1 contributionit was so much fun we had such a good time.I went with my girl scout troop and we had so much fun. It is so cool to see what life was like back then.Written September 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MadlakeSaint Paul, MN52 contributionsThis is a private museum that you will either love or you will regret spending 2 hours in this manner. It is rather out of place in St. Paul because to catch much of the owner's descriptions, one needs a good background in East Coast, especially NY, concerns, values, and culture. It is beautiful, no question, and I agree with the owner that one must not be an absolute museum purist to enjoy the visit. The pieces were interesting and the owner does a good job of describing their history and how he acquired them. I always like to ask questions, but the owner is so absorbed in telling his story that it was uncomfortable to break in. If you like incredibly intelligent eccentrics, as I do, you will enjoy the time. The others in my group were not so thrilled.Written January 3, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tim K110 contributionsThis is a museum and cultural center for the Hmong population. The exhibits have some history and videos of their cooperation with the CIA during the Viet Nam era and subsequent coming to the US. The other part was cultural, with marriage, death and other rituals, music traditions and very nice weaving/embroidery techniques (handicrafts), and the preservation of their culture in the Twin Cities.Written September 20, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Natalie M44 contributionsAn amazing place where children and adults get to see and experience familiar and less familiar instruments first hand. The instrument tornado upon entry was spectacular! I loved experiencing some of the antique pianos and my daughter and husband loved the percussion section. A great museum with a variety of instruments and knowledgeable as well as friendly volunteers.Written March 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SueInCOLakewood, CO45 contributionsWe were prompted to visit the Gallery because my husband is a woodworker. He enjoyed the Gallery, but so did the rest of us who were tagging along. As a gardener, I especially liked The Time Travelers art display.
The woman staffing the Gallery was very informative and pleasant.Written March 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - scott rSilver Spring, MD769 contributionsToured on a special re-opening day which included a generous serving of (rather good) ice cream - that was a nice treat when done the tour! Top to bottom tour, apparently a little more free form than normal and possibly a little less thorough (per guide), but there were plenty of folks stationed throughout to answer questions in more detail. Intereesting contrast to the grandeur of Summit - how 30 years and expanding utilities alter things. In its day, this was the top - only to be superceeded by a new crop of money. Very interesting in that so much of the original furnishings have been left. Some modernization, but mostly taken back to the 1870-1900 time frame. On the upper floors you don't get far into any of the rooms - sometimes a look see only - not sure if that changes when fully re-opened. Crowded, but agian this was a special day and is probabl ynot usually the case.Written July 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
