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The Works Museum’s annual family event celebrating engineering and technology!

Thank you to our wonderful event partners, volunteers, and Tech Fest visitors for making this years event a success!

We look forward to seeing you next year.

DID YOU KNOW?

You can get into Tech Fest for FREE with a membership to The Works Museum.

For a family of four or more, a Family Membership to The Works Museum pays for itself in just two visits!

Tech Fest 2024 Recap

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Thank you to our 2025 Tech Fest sponsors and partners:

Collection of various logos of organizations including Burns McDonnell, Emerson, Uponor, Collins Aerospace, CPC, Abbott, Cargill, University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, Mozarc Medical, Fredrikson, American Public Works Association Minnesota Chapter, SHPE, College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Minnesota.

FAQ’s about Tech Fest:

  • No. Please remain in attendance with your children. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

  • Expect to spend one to two hours exploring Tech Fest activities, and allow additional time for exploring the Experience Gallery.

  • You are welcome to leave and return any time during the event, just be sure to keep your Museum wristband.

  • Pre-registration is encouraged and saves money! Visitors may purchase event tickets at the door for $15. Members are free, but pre-registration is still encouraged.

  • We only accept event-specific certificates and free passes. Some event sponsors may qualify for a ticket discount. For more information, contact info@theworks.org.

  • Free parking is available in our lot.

  • Tech Fest is ideal for kids ages 4 and up. However, we see a lot of younger siblings. Just be aware that you will find small parts and other activities inappropriate for kids under 4.

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