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Saint Paul, MN

Minnesota Children's Museum

EIN 41-1354181
Education & Youth Development Early Childhood & Preschool Children & youth Low-income
Mission

Sparking children’s learning through play.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children’s Museum is a nonprofit, donor-facing children’s museum located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. The museum provides hands-on, child-led exhibits and programs across multiple galleries that support early childhood development, creativity, problem-solving and family learning. In the past 2–3 years the organization has documented a sustained recovery and growth in attendance and earned revenue (serving more than 360,000 visitors in fiscal 2023), launched new exhibit experiences (including Monsters on Summer Vacation and new Backyard and Studio installations), advanced an updated strategic plan (2024–2027) focused on equitable access to play, and continued statewide outreach through traveling exhibits and community events. The museum also operates income-based admissions through its All Play program to increase accessibility for income-qualified families.

Notable achievements

Strong post-pandemic rebound

Served more than 360,000 visitors in fiscal year 2023 (a ~44% increase year-over-year) and showed improved financial position with net assets rising during recovery.

Major expansion completed (2017)

Reopened in June 2017 following a large renovation and expansion that created multiple new, child-directed galleries and upgraded facilities to better serve families.

National traveling-exhibit producer

Develops and rents traveling exhibits to museums and discovery centers nationwide, positioning the organization as a leading producer of hands-on exhibits for children.

At a glance

Total assets
$44.6M
Annual revenue
$11.8M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-1354181
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Website
mcm.org
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated and profiled by major nonprofit evaluators and publicly listed as a 501(c)(3) with audited financial statements and accessible Form 990 filings.
Recipient of Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund support to expand exhibit spaces and community engagement programs.
Showcased traveling-exhibit work and programs at national museum conferences and professional meetings.

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