Half-off admission to the museum includes the jazz show, so only $7 per person. There are no pre-sales, simply come down and enjoy the Jazz show! Learn more at our website, as members get in free!
Kids Activity
The People and the Place
From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
Trains & Toddlers
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am. 1/2 price admission: $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13) This event is free for members and children 2 and under. We are a participating member of a program called Museums for All that enables us to offer free admission to Trains and Toddlers to SNAP recipients.
Hands-On History Day
As part of the Twin Ports Festival of History, the Duluth Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on Sunday, March 29th for a special day of hands-on history fun. Our interns from UMD’s Museum Studies program will be showcasing unique historical items from the museum’s collection. Get up close, ask questions, and discover the stories behind the objects! It’s a chance for families to explore, imagine, and experience history together. We can’t wait to see you there! No preregistration required.
The Art of Music: A Creative Family Workshop
A creative morning where families explore the connection between sound and color in partnership with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra. This workshop, designed for children and grown-ups to participate together, includes time to explore the museum, an engaging and interactive music lesson led by professional musicians, and a hands-on art project inspired by the rhythms and melodies of the day. Recommended for children ages 0–10 and their caregivers. Member (1 adult & 1 child) – $25 Non-Member (1 adult & 1 child) – $30 Member Add-On Participant – $10 Non-Member Add-On Participant – $12 Space is limited. Preregistration required. Reserve Your Spot
Northland 5K Run/Walk for Food Allergy + Free Kids Fun Run
The Northland 5K for Food Allergy is back for our 4th year for food-allergy-friendly family fun at Endion Station in Duluth, Minnesota! This 3.1 mile out and back, chip-timed, run/walk will begin at 9 AM and end at Endion Station in Canal Park, Duluth, MN. There will be awards and prize packs for the top male and female finishers! The Kids’ Fun Run (for anyone 12 and under) will begin immediately following the 5K, expected start time will be between 10 –10:30 AM. There will also be door prizes! After you finish the race, enter your bib number for a chance to win a door prize of your choosing. That’s right — you pick the prize you want to win! Whether you’re eyeing that gift card, cool gear, or something fun for the family, just drop your number next to the prize you want most. One entry per runner. Winners…
Otters’ Birthday
Agate & Ore are turning 13! Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots! Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Great Lakes Aquarium No reservation necessary. Standard admission rates apply; members are always free! For more event details, visit GLAquarium.org/OttersBirthday.