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SPARK The Children's Museum of Rochester, MN. SPARK enriches the lives of children and families through interactive experiences.

SPARK provides a place where visitors can learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), cultural connectedness, and health and well-being in a collaborative, open environment. As a 501(c)(3) community-supported non-profit organization, SPARK relies on the support of individuals, corporations, foundations, volunteers, and community members.

UPDATE: January Day Camp is SOLD OUT! Limited spots left in February and March. When School's Out. SPARK Day Camp Is IN!...
10/13/2026

UPDATE: January Day Camp is SOLD OUT! Limited spots left in February and March.

When School's Out. SPARK Day Camp Is IN! 🎨🔬
Registration is NOW OPEN for SPARK's 2027 Day Camps!

Looking for a fun way to spend a day off from school? SPARK's STEAM-inspired Day Camps are packed with hands-on experiments, creative challenges, exciting discoveries, and plenty of learning through play!

2027 Day Camp Dates: Mondays - January 18, February 15, & March 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
For students currently in 1st–3rd grade

Each camp features its own unique lineup of activities, so campers can join us for one, two, or all three days! Only 12 spots available per camp! SPARK members receive discounted registration rates.

Don't wait! Grab your spot for a day full of creativity, curiosity, and FUN!

👉 Register today: https://sparkrochestermn.org/camps/day-camp/

This Week at SPARK! 🔨🍯🎃Construction Month continues with a week full of building challenges, creative projects, and Winn...
10/12/2026

This Week at SPARK! 🔨🍯🎃
Construction Month continues with a week full of building challenges, creative projects, and Winnie-the-Pooh-inspired fun! Help build a Heffalump trap, test your engineering skills with block towers and pasta structures, and get creative with fall crafts. Plus, our Construction Site in the Maker Space is ready for little builders to explore all month long!

Tuesday, October 13 – Grandparents Play FREE
10:00–10:30AM: Coping Copilots
3:30–4:00PM: Block Tower Challenge

Wednesday, October 14
9:00–10:00AM: Member Morning
10:00–11:00AM: Heffalump Trap
3:30–4:00PM: Service Truck Paper Art

Thursday, October 15 – Toddlers 3 & Under Play FREE
10:00–11:00AM: Just For Kix - Rochester, MN
3:30–4:30PM: Counting Roo's Jumps

Friday, October 16
11:00–11:30AM: STEM Friday
3:00–4:00PM: Skewer Sculptures

Saturday, October 17
10:00–11:00AM: Therapy Dog Visit: Stella
11:30AM–12:00PM: Family Yoga
3:00–4:00PM: Pasta Structures

Sunday, October 18
11:30AM–12:00PM: Sign Language Story Time with Circle of Friends Signing School
3:00–4:00PM: Pipecleaner Pumpkins

All programs are included with daily admission or membership. Come build, create, play, and discover with us at SPARK! 💜

A BIG thank you to First Student for bringing a school bus and the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office for stopping by SPARK...
10/09/2026

A BIG thank you to First Student for bringing a school bus and the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office for stopping by SPARK today! Kids had a blast exploring the vehicles, meeting our community helpers, and learning more about the important jobs they do!

We also loved welcoming representatives from New Horizon Academy, the generous sponsor making People In Your Neighborhood possible! 💙 Thank you for joining in on the fun and supporting these special learning experiences for our community!

🚛 There's still one more visitor to come! Don't miss Harter's Disposal of MN tomorrow morning as we wrap up People In Your Neighborhood at SPARK!

Another exciting day of People In Your Neighborhood at SPARK! 🚌🚑A BIG thank you to Rochester City Lines for bringing a c...
10/08/2026

Another exciting day of People In Your Neighborhood at SPARK! 🚌🚑
A BIG thank you to Rochester City Lines for bringing a charter bus and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service for stopping by with an ambulance today!

Kids had a blast getting an up-close look at these vehicles, meeting the people behind the wheel, and learning more about the important jobs they do in our community!

People In Your Neighborhood is brought to you by New Horizon Academy. 💙

We had a special visitor at SPARK this past weekend! A BIG thank you to Construction Cody for stopping by to share all a...
10/08/2026

We had a special visitor at SPARK this past weekend! A BIG thank you to Construction Cody for stopping by to share all about what it's like to work in construction!

Kids had a blast learning about the tools, equipment, and important work that goes into building the world around us. Thank you, Construction Cody, for inspiring our little builders and showing them just how exciting construction can be!

Another fun morning of People in Your Neighborhood! 🚓❄️A big thank you to City of Rochester, Public Works for stopping ...
10/07/2026

Another fun morning of People in Your Neighborhood! 🚓❄️

A big thank you to City of Rochester, Public Works for stopping by SPARK with a plow truck for kids to explore! We also loved welcoming the City of Rochester, MN Police Department back, who brought a squad car and spent some time inside playing and connecting with families. 💙

Thank you for taking the time to show kids the vehicles you use, answer their questions, and help them learn more about the people who keep our community running!

People in Your Neighborhood is off to a great start! 🚧⚡A BIG thank you to People's Energy Cooperative and Knutson Constr...
10/06/2026

People in Your Neighborhood is off to a great start! 🚧⚡
A BIG thank you to People's Energy Cooperative and Knutson Construction for being our first visitors of the week!

Kids got an up-close look at a bucket truck with People’s Energy Cooperative and explored a telehandler with Knutson Construction. 👷 Knutson also brought along construction hats and vests for kids to decorate and take home!

Thank you for helping our young visitors learn more about the people, vehicles, and important jobs that keep our community moving!

There are plenty more visitors coming to SPARK this week! Check out the full visitor schedule and join us for more hands-on fun.

People In Your Neighborhood is made possible by New Horizon Academy. 💙

People in Your Neighborhood 2026 is getting started TODAY! 👷‍♂️👨‍🔧Visitors every day at 10:00AM and 2:00PM starting with...
10/06/2026

People in Your Neighborhood 2026 is getting started TODAY! 👷‍♂️👨‍🔧
Visitors every day at 10:00AM and 2:00PM starting with People's Energy Cooperative this morning with their bucket truck, and Knutson Construction this afternoon who will have construction hats and vests to decorate and take home!
This week, made possible by New Horizon Academy!

This Week at SPARK! 🚓🚑🚧It’s People in Your Neighborhood Week! All week long, local professionals are stopping by SPARK w...
10/05/2026

This Week at SPARK! 🚓🚑🚧
It’s People in Your Neighborhood Week! All week long, local professionals are stopping by SPARK with the vehicles, equipment, and tools they use every day. Kids can meet the people who help keep our community running, explore some BIG vehicles up close, and ask plenty of questions! People in Your Neighborhood is made possible by New Horizon Academy. 💙

Tuesday, October 6 – Grandparents Play FREE
10:00–11:00AM: Therapy Dog Visit: Bernie
10:00–11:00AM: People's Energy Cooperative – Bucket Truck
11:00–11:30AM: Coping Copilots
2:00–3:00PM: Knutson Construction

Wednesday, October 7
9:00–10:00AM: Member Morning
10:00–11:00AM: Rochester Public Works – Plow Truck
11:30AM–12:00PM: Sign Language Story Time with Circle of Friends Signing School
2:00–3:00PM: City of Rochester, MN Police Department

Thursday, October 8 – Toddlers 3 & Under Play FREE
10:00–11:00AM: Rochester City Lines – Charter Bus
10:30–11:00AM: Healing Rhythms
2:00–3:00PM: Mayo Clinic Ambulance

Friday, October 9
9:00AM–3:00PM: First Student – School Bus
11:00–11:30AM: STEM Friday: Lemon Lights
2:00–3:00PM: Olmsted County Sheriff's Office
9:00AM–3:00PM: New Horizon Academy Information Table

Saturday, October 10
10:00–11:00AM: Harter's Disposal of MN – Garbage Truck
11:30AM–12:00PM: Family Yoga
3:00–3:30PM: Measure Mania

Sunday, October 11
10:00–10:30AM: Service Truck Paper Art
3:00–4:00PM: Playdoh Play: Truck Tracks

All programs are included with daily admission or membership. Come meet the People in Your Neighborhood and discover the people, vehicles, and jobs that help make Rochester go! 🚛🚓🚌💙

Costumes, candy, slime, games, photo booth, costume contest, and a costume parade through the mall! It’s going to be one...
10/05/2026

Costumes, candy, slime, games, photo booth, costume contest, and a costume parade through the mall! It’s going to be one fa-boo-lous night at A Halloween SPARKTACULAR 🎃!
Join us Friday, October 30 from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening packed with Halloween fun for the whole family. 🍬✨

Get your tickets online now! Always a sell out event, so don’t wait to save your spot!
Thank you to Knutson Construction, our SPARKTACULAR sponsor and provider of this year’s Halloween bags! 🧡

🎃 >> sparkrochestermn.org/events/sparktacular

Address

1201 12th Street SW
Rochester, MN
55906

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+5072183100

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