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The Works is where kids explore how things work! Our mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.

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The Works is where every child, every family, every teacher is welcomed, encouraged and inspired to engineer – to imagine, design, create, explore, fail, try again, make things, build confidence and create solutions.

We serve groups, educators, and families.

  • Group visits for school classes and youth groups with workshops that enhance learning and fulfill State Science curriculum requirements. The Works offers programs—both in the school and at the center—that boosts academic achievement and increases interest in engineering. The Works is designed for children from Kindergarten through Grade 6.

  • Professional development for elementary educators to inspire thousands more students. The Works has provided guidance and training to over 500 educators in the last 18 months.

  • Public Hours for families to experience the hands-on exhibits and engineering projects. The Works also offers summer camps and classes, and special events that celebrate science and engineering.

We just moved to a new bigger and better facility. Our new address is

9740 Grand Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420

We are just east of 35W in Bloomington. near the intersection of 98th and Lyndale.

The Works has grown dramatically over the past several years. Last year, our attendance soared to over 50,000! That's 20% more than the previous year and nearly three times the attendance of four years ago! The new facility will enable more people to experience The Works' unique hands-on activities that explore how things work and inspire an interest in engineering, innovation, and problem-solving.

You can help us by making a tax-deductible contribution today!

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  1. Anthony ReaAnthony Rea 04/23/2012 at 10:44 PM ET
    The staff at the Works make this unique, activity based concept very rewarding for both the kids and parents.
  2. Leena PhilipLeena Philip 04/11/2012 at 01:12 PM ET
    Thanks for providing Good education opportunities for kids
  3. Kristi GaudetteKristi Gaudette 03/07/2012 at 11:09 AM ET
    Thanks for providing great opportunities for hands-on learning!
  4. Cecilia HaagensenCecilia Haagensen 02/10/2012 at 05:19 PM ET
    Xcel Energy is proud to be a sponsor of The Works Tech Fest 2012
  5. Ronald BennettRonald Bennett 11/16/2011 at 10:25 PM ET
    The Works is a treasure for everyone in Minnesota, providing engineering experiences that challenge and excite kids of all ages.
  6. Ken WilliamsKen Williams 11/16/2011 at 10:24 PM ET
    Awesome museum, we need to visit your new home soon.
  7. Inna HaysInna Hays 11/16/2011 at 09:16 PM ET
    Ever so glad you're still teaching, encouraging so well.
  8. Karen LarsonKaren Larson 11/16/2011 at 06:33 PM ET
    Rebecca Schatz and The Works Leadership: You are doing a great job for the future of Minnesota's children! Thank you!
  9. Sarah CurtisSarah Curtis 11/16/2011 at 05:13 PM ET
    My entire family loves The Works! I'm so glad to be part of the team.
  10. Rob ArmfieldRob Armfield 11/16/2011 at 03:34 PM ET
    Fantastic organization that helps kids have fun while learning in an arena that is essential to our future.
  11. Heather LundHeather Lund 11/16/2011 at 12:54 PM ET
    The Works: Intelligent play -- for all ages.
  12. Jill MeasellsJill Measells 11/16/2011 at 12:32 PM ET
    A fantastic organization that is inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators and problem solvers. I'm thrilled to be part of the staff so committed and dedicated to the work we do.
  13. Lisa WrightLisa Wright 11/16/2011 at 12:25 PM ET
    In honor of Kerry Rosenhagen and his contagious enthusiasm for the Works! ... KUDOS!
  14. Lisa L DiehlLisa L Diehl 11/16/2011 at 10:47 AM ET
    Fabulous organization! I wish you all the best in your "NEW" permanent home. Truly a fascinating environment for children of ALL ages to learn, explore and experiment. All the best as you continue to grow.
  15. Ken HawkinsonKen Hawkinson 11/11/2011 at 11:59 AM ET
    Both of the ten year olds I brought were fascinated, not wanting to move on, just playing and experimenting at each station. It's a playground for the brain!
  16. michael arquinmichael arquin 07/18/2011 at 09:29 PM ET
    Oh I love the works and Rebecca rocks!
  17. michael arquinmichael arquin 07/18/2011 at 09:29 PM ET
    Oh I love the works and Rebecca rocks!
  18. Nan NelsonNan Nelson 11/17/2010 at 12:14 AM ET
    What a marvelous hands-on museum-- keep up the good "works!"
  19. Anita HallAnita Hall 11/18/2009 at 06:37 AM ET
    This is the best museum for kids to explore engineering and we need more engineers!
  20. Doug PaulsonDoug Paulson 11/17/2009 at 07:45 PM ET
    The Works fulfills its mission to inspire the inner engineer in every child and is a strong advocate for encouraging many elementary students in Minnesota! Keep up the great work!
  21. Karen GillKaren Gill 11/17/2009 at 02:22 PM ET
    The Works is a great place! It fills a valuable niche providing hands-on science education desperately needed to engage & excite kids & help prepare them for competing globally. It also will require an inter-disciplinary "minds-on" approach to invent new ways of creating and harnessing energy to save the planet!
  22. Derek RuckerDerek Rucker 11/17/2009 at 12:44 PM ET
    This place shows how seriously cool engineering can be. We need more places like this, and we need to support the few we have.
  23. Craig PrattCraig Pratt 11/17/2009 at 09:44 AM ET
    My friend Joan Wrabetz...
  24. Joan WrabetzJoan Wrabetz 11/17/2009 at 09:37 AM ET
    It is a national challenge to ensure that our country is competitive in the 21st century. How can we do that if we don't encourage engineering in the next generation of children?
  25. Janine TrutnaJanine Trutna 11/17/2009 at 09:34 AM ET
    Thank you to The Works, who has helped answer some of the, "mom, how does this work...?" questions for our family!

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