Mall of AmericaAttractions, Dining, Shopping & Visitor Guide

Nickelodeon Universe

The nation's largest indoor theme park featuring 27 rides and attractions based on Nickelodeon's popular characters.

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

Walk through the 300-foot curved tunnel for a spectacular view of sharks, sea turtles, and thousands of other creatures.

FlyOver America

A flight simulation ride that takes you on a breathtaking journey across America's most spectacular landscapes.

Crayola Experience

Creative play space with 25 hands-on activities where kids can name and wrap their own crayons, star in a coloring page, and more.

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

Admission: All-day wristband: $40-55

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.

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

Admission: Day Pass: $25-45

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

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

Admission: Admission: $24.99-29.99

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.

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

Admission: Admission: $24.99

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.

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

Admission: Free Entry, Builds Vary

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.

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

Admission: Admission: $16.95-19.95

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.

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)

Admission: Tickets: $12.50-21.50

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.

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

Admission: Admission: $11.95-14.95

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

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)

Admission: Tickets: $39.99 per person

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.

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)

Admission: Free Entry, Games Vary

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.

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

Admission: Admission: $7.95-12.95

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

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+

Admission: Single Ride: $8.99, 3 Rides: $19.99

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

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

Admission: Packages: $25-50+

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.

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

Admission: Admission: $14.95-25.95

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