Last updated: 2025-04-22
Eagan’s indoor activities offer a perfect escape from Minnesota’s unpredictable weather, providing families and adventure seekers with engaging entertainment options just minutes from the Twin Cities metro area.
From interactive museums to exciting arcade experiences, the surrounding region delivers unique indoor attractions that blend education, entertainment, and fun for visitors of all ages and interests.
Discover epic indoor adventures near Eagan today!
Featured Indoor Activities in Eagan
- Mall of America - Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium (Bloomington)
- Science Museum of Minnesota (Saint Paul)
- Minnesota Children's Museum (Saint Paul)
- Up-Down Arcade Bar (Minneapolis)
- Mall of America - Crayola Experience (Bloomington)
- Can Can Wonderland (Saint Paul)
- Vertical Endeavors (Saint Paul)
- Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum (Saint Paul)
Can Can Wonderland (Saint Paul)
What to Expect
150+ vintage pinball and arcade game collection
Description
Can Can Wonderland offers an immersive indoor entertainment complex featuring 150+ vintage pinball and arcade games, an 18-hole creative mini golf course, full bar, and two performance stages. Visitors can enjoy unlimited free play on unique amusements, live entertainment, and a vibrant social atmosphere that blends interactive gaming with artistic experiences.
Where: Saint Paul | More Info: Can Can Wonderland
Mall of America - Crayola Experience (Bloomington)
What to Expect
Personalized crayon creation station
Description
Interactive art attraction where visitors create, color, and explore creativity through 25 hands-on experiences. Participants transform crayon designs, craft personalized souvenirs, and engage in immersive digital art activities. Multiple themed stations allow guests to experiment with color, animation, and artistic expression.
Where: Bloomington | More Info: Mall of America - Crayola Experience
Mall of America - Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium (Bloomington)
What to Expect
300-foot underwater tunnel with diverse marine habitats
Description
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium offers an immersive underwater experience featuring 1.3 million gallons of marine exhibits. Visitors explore a 300-foot ocean tunnel surrounded by sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and diverse marine life. Interactive displays showcase underwater ecosystems, including Shark Cove and Ray Lagoon, providing close encounters with fascinating sea creatures.
Where: Bloomington | More Info: Mall of America - Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Minnesota Children's Museum (Saint Paul)
What to Expect
Multi-level interactive play environments for child-directed learning
Description
Minnesota Children's Museum offers three floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed to spark learning through play. Children explore imaginative spaces that encourage creativity, discovery, and skill development across multiple engaging environments. Designed for kids to lead their own adventures, the museum provides immersive experiences that transform learning into exciting play.
Where: Saint Paul | More Info: Minnesota Children's Museum
Science Museum of Minnesota (Saint Paul)
What to Expect
Multi-disciplinary interactive science exhibits with comprehensive learning experiences
Description
The Science Museum of Minnesota offers immersive, interactive science exhibits spanning multiple disciplines. Visitors explore engaging displays on human biology, technology, natural history, and environmental science through hands-on learning experiences. Highlights include comprehensive exhibits, live demonstrations, and interactive presentations that make complex scientific concepts accessible.
Where: Saint Paul | More Info: Science Museum of Minnesota
Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum (Saint Paul)
What to Expect
30' x 50' world-class O-scale model train layout of Twin City area
Description
Sprawling 11,000-square-foot museum featuring multiple interactive model train layouts representing the Twin Cities area. Visitors can explore detailed O-scale and toy train exhibits showcasing different eras, scales, and railroad histories. Offers hands-on experiences with buttons, displays, and model train interactions for all ages.
Where: Saint Paul | More Info: Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum
Up-Down Arcade Bar (Minneapolis)
What to Expect
Vintage arcade game collection with quarter-play pricing
Description
Up-Down Arcade Bar offers a nostalgic gaming paradise with over 50 classic arcade games from the '80s and '90s, including pinball machines, skee-ball alleys, and Nintendo console gaming. All games cost just 25 cents, with a craft beer selection and house-made pizza, creating an immersive retro entertainment experience for adult gamers.
Where: Minneapolis | More Info: Up-Down Arcade Bar
Vertical Endeavors (Saint Paul)
What to Expect
Multi-level climbing walls with comprehensive difficulty ranges
Description
Indoor rock climbing center offering multiple climbing walls with varying difficulty levels for climbers of all skill ranges. Features top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering zones with extensive wall configurations designed to challenge and engage climbers. Professional staff provides equipment rentals, instruction, and safety training for beginners and experienced climbers.
Where: Saint Paul | More Info: Vertical Endeavors
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