Hours & Admissions

Museum gallery admission

Adult – $12.00
Senior (65+) – $10.00
Youth (3-21, 0-2 yrs free) – $9.00
UMN Student (with student ID) – Free
Bell Museum members get FREE gallery admission every day

Planetarium shows

Adult – $8.00
Senior (65+) – $7.00
Youth (3-21, 0-2 yrs free*) – $6.00
U of M Student (with student ID) – $4.00
Bell Museum members get 50% off planetarium tickets every day

Combo — Museum & Planetarium

Adult   $17.00
Senior (65+)   $14.00
Youth (3-21, 0-2 yrs free*)   $12.00

*Children 2 and under may share a seat with an adult guardian in the planetarium for free. If an additional seat is needed, please purchase them a Youth ticket.

Note: On duty Personal Care Assistants receive free admission every day. Please call 612-626-9660 to arrange a PCA planetarium ticket in advance.

We strive to make our facility and events accessible to everyone, and we are committed to serving all Minnesotans.

To qualify you must be at least 18 and enrolled in one or more of the following: TANF, MFIP, SNAP, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, WIC, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Benefits, Food Stamps, Section 8, or Free/Reduced Price School Meals.

Explore Passes

Qualifying guests receive free museum gallery admission passes and discounted planetarium show tickets ($4 for adults/seniors; $3 for youth).

Curiosity Memberships

We welcome qualifying families to become museum members! Curiosity Memberships are available for purchase at our front desk for $15, and offer a year of free gallery admission and $2 planetarium tickets.

Contact us at 612-626-9660 for more information or visit the Curiosity Membership page for details.