Theme Parks

Nickelodeon Universe

Nickelodeon Universe

The nation's largest indoor theme park featuring 27 amazing rides and attractions based on Nickelodeon's most popular characters. From thrill rides to family-friendly options, it's a seven-acre playground in the center of the mall.

Location:
Center of Mall, All Levels
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

Nickelodeon Universe features the SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge, which includes a 90-degree drop and reaches speeds of up to 40 mph.

All-day wristband: $40-55 Get Tickets
The Water Park of America

The Water Park of America

Located at the connected Radisson Blu hotel, this 70,000 square foot indoor water park features water slides, a lazy river, a surf simulator, and a massive play structure with a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket.

Location:
Connected to Radisson Blu (East side)
Hours:
Daily: 10am-9pm
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

The park features the longest indoor waterslide in North America at over 10 stories high and 1,400 feet long.

Day Pass: $25-45 Get Tickets

Family Fun

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

Walk through a 300-foot-long underwater tunnel and come face-to-face with thousands of sea creatures including sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, jellyfish, and tropical fish from around the world.

Location:
East Side, Level 1
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 11am-6pm
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

The aquarium holds 1.3 million gallons of water and is home to more than 10,000 sea creatures representing over 300 species.

Admission: $24.99-29.99 Get Tickets
Crayola Experience

Crayola Experience

A colorful, creative play space with 25 hands-on activities where kids can name and wrap their own crayons, star in a coloring page, create custom digital art, and explore how crayons are made.

Location:
East Side, Level 3
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 11am-6pm
Age Range:
Ages 3-12 (ideal), All Ages Welcome
Did You Know?

At the "Wrap It Up" station, kids can create and name their own custom crayon, with over 100 crayon color and wrapper combinations.

Admission: $24.99 Get Tickets
LEGO Store

LEGO Store

Much more than just a store, this is an interactive LEGO experience featuring a massive Pick-a-Brick Wall, Master Builder Bar, and impressive LEGO sculptures including a 34-foot-tall LEGO robot.

Location:
West Side, Level 1
Hours:
Mall Hours
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

The Mall of America LEGO Store features 170 different LEGO elements available in the Pick-a-Brick Wall and hosts monthly Mini Model Build events.

Free Entry, Builds Vary Visit Store

Shows & Theaters

FlyOver America

FlyOver America

A flight simulation ride that takes you on a breathtaking journey across America's most spectacular landscapes. Suspended in front of a spherical screen, you'll soar over iconic locations with wind, mist, and scents enhancing the experience.

Location:
East Side, Level 3
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm
Age Range:
40" minimum height, All Ages
Did You Know?

The FlyOver America film took more than a year to shoot, with the team traveling to 38 states to capture footage via helicopter-mounted cameras.

Admission: $16.95-19.95 Get Tickets
B&B Theatres

B&B Theatres

State-of-the-art movie theater featuring the latest blockbusters in premium formats including IMAX, 4D, and ScreenX, plus luxury recliner seating and an expanded food and beverage menu.

Location:
West Side, Level 4
Hours:
Varies by Showtime
Age Range:
All Ages (PG/Rating Dependent)
Did You Know?

The B&B Theatre at Mall of America features the 270-degree ScreenX format, which extends the movie beyond the front screen onto the side walls for an immersive experience.

Tickets: $12.50-21.50 Get Tickets

Games & Activities

Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

An 18-hole mini-golf course with a North Woods theme featuring animatronic moose, bears, and other wildlife, plus interactive obstacles and water features throughout the course.

Location:
North Side, Level 3
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 11am-7pm
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

The course features a 30-foot waterfall and computerized scoring system that tracks your progress throughout all 18 holes.

Admission: $11.95-14.95 Get Tickets
The Escape Game

The Escape Game

Premium escape room experience offering five unique adventures where teams work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete missions in one hour. Themes include prison break, gold rush, and special ops.

Location:
Level 3, South
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-11:30pm, Sun: 9am-8:30pm
Age Range:
Ages 10+ (Children under 14 must be with an adult)
Did You Know?

Each escape room at The Escape Game contains approximately 100 hidden clues and puzzles, but most teams will only need to find about 45 of them to escape.

Tickets: $39.99 per person Book Now
Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's

Massive entertainment complex combining a restaurant, bar, and arcade with over 150 games including virtual reality experiences, racing simulators, and redemption games, plus sports viewing on big screens.

Location:
Level 4, South
Hours:
Sun-Thu: 11am-12am, Fri-Sat: 11am-1am
Age Range:
All Ages (under 18 must be with adult 25+ after 9pm)
Did You Know?

Dave & Buster's proprietary game card system tracks all your tickets electronically, so you never have to worry about losing paper tickets.

Free Entry, Games Vary Visit Location

Museums & Exhibits

Minnesota Children's Museum Pop-Up

Minnesota Children's Museum Pop-Up

A satellite location of the popular St. Paul children's museum featuring rotating hands-on exhibits designed for kids to learn through play, with interactive stations focused on science, art, and creative problem-solving.

Location:
Level 3, North
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 11am-6pm
Age Range:
Ages 1-12 (ideal), All Ages Welcome
Did You Know?

The museum's exhibits rotate seasonally, so there's always something new to explore even for regular visitors.

Admission: $7.95-12.95 Get Tickets
XD Ride

XD Ride

A 4D motion theater experience that combines 3D movies with motion seats, special effects, and interactive gaming. Choose from multiple adventures including zombie outbreaks, race car chases, and space battles.

Location:
Level 3, East
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm
Age Range:
Ages 6+
Did You Know?

The XD Ride features competitive elements where riders can compare their scores after each adventure to see who performed best.

Single Ride: $8.99, 3 Rides: $19.99 Get Tickets

Seasonal Attractions

Santa Experience

Santa Experience

A premium Santa visit experience far beyond the typical mall Santa. Families enjoy a private visit with Santa in a beautifully decorated setting with professional photography services available.

Location:
Level 1, South (Seasonal)
Availability:
November-December
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

The Santa Experience at Mall of America was one of the first in the country to offer a "Sensory-Friendly Santa" experience designed for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Packages: $25-50+ Book Appointment
Ice Castle Experience

Ice Castle Experience

A winter wonderland featuring amazing ice sculptures, ice slides, tunnels, and fountains all created from thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists and illuminated with color-changing LED lights.

Location:
North Entrance Plaza (Seasonal)
Availability:
January-February (Weather Dependent)
Age Range:
All Ages
Did You Know?

Each ice castle uses approximately 10,000 icicles per day during construction and weighs over 25 million pounds when complete.

Admission: $14.95-25.95 Check Availability