Crayola Experience Mall of America
4.3(2,843)4.3 out of 5 stars, 2843 reviews Minneapolis, MN
About Crayola Experience Mall of America
Crayola Experience Mall of America offers a creative and engaging environment for children, with a variety of hands-on art activities that encourage creativity and exploration. The venue is particularly appealing for families looking for a fun, interactive experience that allows kids to create and take home their art.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties and special family outings.Creative playdates for kids who enjoy arts and crafts.Best suited for children aged 3-8 years, with some activities also engaging older children and adults.
Why families love it
- Numerous creative stations including coloring, painting, digital art, drip art, and clay modeling.
- Indoor playground area for physical activity.
- Ability to take home creations, enhancing the value of the visit.
- Extended hours of fun, with many families spending 3-4 hours exploring.
- Diverse range of art stations that cater to different interests.
- Opportunity for family bonding through creative activities.
Insider tips
- Plan to spend at least 2-4 hours to fully enjoy the activities.
- Arrive early to avoid long wait times and enjoy a less crowded experience.
- Consider purchasing an annual pass if planning multiple visits, as it offers better value.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours or weekends when the venue may be crowded.
- Some activities are simple and can be replicated at home, raising questions about value.
- Adult admission is required even if the activities are primarily for children, which can increase overall cost.
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays; visiting on weekdays may offer a quieter experience.
- Value
- Admission is $29.99 per person, including adult tickets. While some parents feel the cost is high for the activities offered, the ability to create and take home art can justify the price for many families.
- Food
- No specific food or drink policies were mentioned, but parents may want to check before visiting.
- Accessibility
- The venue is family-friendly, but specific accommodations for special needs were not mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures were mentioned, but the venue is described as family-friendly.
What parents say
"This was suuuuper fun and took us much longer than I thought it would! There are soooo many activities you can do and take home! Prepare to spend more than 2 hours here, we rushed at the end to see everything because I didn’t know and had lunch reservations. We got there early and even though there were a bunch of people waiting to get in, it wasn’t crowded inside which was surprising!"
a week ago
"Took my 5&7 year old here. They have coloring and painting stations, some neat digital art things, drip art and melt and mold stations, indoor playground, coloring stuff, very rudimentary clay station, scribble scrubby thing. Many things that can easily be done at home too. At 29.99 per person and having to pay adult admission even though it is a lot of work for adults than fun for adults. I used mall of America points to come so we had a nice time and I didn’t pay cash. But I can’t say I would pay 99$ for me and my 2 kids to come. We did have fun however. Spent about 1.5 hours here. Probably "
5 months ago
"Came here for a birthday party and the experience was amazing. We booked the room for an hour but since it was ready and not occupied we were able to enter early and was not rushed. Many activities at the venue and the kids had lots of fun"
5 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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