Plan Your Visit

Museum hours, admission prices, location, and all the info you need before visiting SPARK!

Address

1201 12th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Phone

507-218-3100

Email

spark@sparkrochestermn.org

HOURS

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM*
*Thursday: open until 6:00PM

Admission

Children under one year of age:  FREE
Adults and Children over one:  $12.00
Seniors (60 and older):  $11.00
Military and family members (with valid ID):  $11.00
*Play for All (EBT/SNAP): $6.00

*Play For All tickets must be purchased in person, in the museum with valid ID and proof of assistance.

Advance reservations or tickets are not required. Tickets can be purchased as a walk-up or online for any day we are open.

Online ticket holders must check in at the welcome desk. The purchaser of the online tickets does not need to be present at check in. 
Gift cards are not available.

Give yourself plenty of time to explore.
Our exhibits are typically designed for children, newborn to age 10.

All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver, age 16+. All adults must be visiting with a child.

Outside food is not allowed in the Museum.

You can leave and come back the same day. Just let front desk staff know you plan to return and they will give you a sticker.

Lockers are available to store items you don’t want to carry.

Pets are not allowed in the Museum. Service dogs are always welcome.

The best way to learn at SPARK is to play. Each exhibit is intentionally designed as a robust educational resource that contributes to the well-being of children and the community.

Our exhibits are created with an understanding of children’s development with play potential for children, their parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers to explore, think, discover, learn, and enjoy.

By entering SPARK, you agree, on behalf of yourself and any minor children accompanying you, to voluntarily assume all risk, include that of personal injury (including death) or illness, risk of exposure to communicable disease, or the risk of lost stolen or damaged property, arising from or related to your entry into the museum and participation in activities on museum property.

By assuming this risk, you agree that SPARK is not responsible for any such injury or illness, property damage, or other loss, and the museum is released and discharged from such liability to the fullest extent of the law.

SPARK  is committed to serving and honoring people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations and physical abilities in a safe, educational environment that reflects the diversity of our community.

As such, any use of inappropriate language and/or behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the museum with no refund.

Visitors are allowed to take photos and videos in the museum for personal use only. Permission is required for all photo, film, or video shooting on the Museum’s property for commercial purposes. SPARK routinely captures photos and videos for promotional purposes.

With admission to the Museum, you are providing consent for everyone in your party to be photographed and appear in promotional materials. You grant the Museum all rights to use these images or videos for educational, promotional, advertising, and other purposes which advance the overall mission of the Museum. Please notify the Front Desk if you do not consent to this policy.

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