Aquariums

Scheels' Aquarium

★★★★☆ 4.8 (638 reviews)

📍 Eden Prairie, MN 55344

🌐 www.scheels.com/stores/minnesota/eden-prairie/features/eden-prairie-attractions-entertainment.html

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–9 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday	10:30 AM–6 PM

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About Scheels' Aquarium

Scheels' Aquarium is an aquarium in Eden Prairie, MN. Managed by the non-profit Math Science Nucleus, this is a hidden gem natural history museum focused on teaching local geology and paleontology with exhibits featuring fossils and specimens from the East Bay area. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 638 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Best For: All Ages
Exhibits: Aquarium

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Managed by the non-profit Math Science Nucleus, this is a hidden gem natural history museum focused on teaching local geology and paleontology with exhibits featuring fossils and specimens from the East Bay area
⭐Features the Wes Gordon Fossil Hall with Irvingtonian Fossils and exhibits spanning the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods, including a Sabertooth Cat replica
⭐Volunteers have created custom interactive devices including a high voltage exhibit and immersive displays like the Wieckowski Widescreen for Earth and space travel experiences
⭐Offers docent-guided tours on Saturdays and provides field trip programs, with a virtual tour available as of 2022

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on a Saturday to take advantage of available docents who provide knowledgeable tours and can enhance your understanding of the exhibits, particularly the local East Bay fossil collections.
💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring; the museum is compact but curated with hands-on activities like treasure hunts and custom volunteer-built devices that keep kids engaged without requiring extensive time.
💡Don't miss the planetarium show and high voltage exhibit—these volunteer-created interactive experiences are highlights that generate significant visitor enthusiasm and are worth prioritizing during your visit.
💬At $5 per person for both adults and children, this is an affordable option for families; the focus on local Fremont geology and natural history provides unique educational value not found in larger regional museums.
💡Book a docent-led tour if visiting with school groups or homeschool co-ops—field trips are available and docents can provide detailed context about the fossil and natural history collections that enhance learning outcomes.