Getting ready forCrayola Experience Mall of America.
The hands-on Crayola attraction on Level 3 of Mall of America in Bloomington, a Certified Autism Center with calmer areas, a Quiet Room, sensory aids such as noise-canceling headphones and fidgets, and a sensory guide that rates every station for sound, lights and touch.
Sensory supports. Quiet Room, sensory aids, station sound guide.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 10 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Closed Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26 2026) and Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25 2026). Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (Fri Jan 1 2027): 10 am to 6 pm. Every other day from Thanksgiving through Sun Jan 3 2027 keeps the usual hours. Hours can change without notice. The Crayola Store opens at 10 am Monday to Saturday and 11 am Sunday, and closes when the mall closes.
300 South Avenue, Level 3, Bloomington, MN 55425 (at Mall of America)
“Designated calmer areas where guests can take a break from stimulation in a comfortable environment.” “Availability of sensory aids, such as noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and weighted items, to enhance comfort.”
“Staff trained in sensory awareness to support guests with neurodiverse conditions or sensory sensitivities.”
“NURSING MOTHERS’ ROOM / QUIET ROOM: Located near the restrooms, this room serves a dual purpose for nursing mothers and those who need a quiet atmosphere to take a break from the stimulation. The room includes comfortable seating and dimmed lighting.” Crayola Experience Sensory Guide
“Crayola Experience Mall of America is a Certified Autism Center.” mallofamerica.com
The Sensory and Accessibility Guide rates all 27 stations for lights, sound and touch, with how long each one takes and a map. It's worth reading together before the day.
For sensory aids or help finding a calm space, ask any Crayola Experience team member. To plan ahead for accommodations, reach Guest Services at 952-883-8800 or crayola.experience@moa.net before your visit.
Paint Palette (Moderate to High: drying machine)not stated
Rockin' Paper (Moderate to High: music and drawing machine; some flashing and neon lights)not stated
Café Stage (Moderate to High: music and performance audio with microphone)not stated
Color Playground (Moderate to High: loud when busy)not stated
Scribble Scrubbies (Moderate to High: hand dryer)not stated
Melt & Mold (Moderate to High: mechanical sounds)not stated
Sand Art (Moderate to High: hand dryer)not stated
Pip-squeak Playground in Toddler Town, next to the Giant Light Board (may get loud during peak times)not stated
Quieter, in Crayola Experience's words
Nursing Mothers’ Room/Quiet Room, near the restroomsquiet zone
Calmer areas and low-stimulation zones (ask staff)quiet zone
The Crayola Store (no ticket needed)quiet zone
Colossal Caddyquiet zone
Create & Playquiet zone
Puzzle Itquiet zone
Texture CRAYzequiet zone
Scribble Squarequiet zone
Rainbow Rainquiet zone
You Designquiet zone
Outside the Boxquiet zone
The rest of the guide's sound ratings: Moderate at Wrap It Up, Stomp & Play, Toddler Town, Giant Light Board, Crayon Factory Theater, Activity Studio and Drip Art; Low to Moderate at Be a Star, Modeling Madness, Silly Selfies and Cartoon Creator; Low in the Party Rooms (booked for parties).
Smells, touch and movement: “Strong smells from wax” at the Crayon Factory Theater, Drip Art and Melt & Mold, and the metal mold at Melt & Mold is cold when you take your creation out. Paint Palette is messy, and the guide recommends gloves for tactile-sensitive guests. Stomp & Play and Color Playground have active movement that may be intense for vestibular-sensitive guests. Shoes come off at Color Playground, and kids can take them off in Toddler Town.
Tickets: general admission is $30.99 per person on site. Online it is $28.99, which comes to $30.49 after the 5% online processing fee; you can also buy on site inside Crayola Experience. General admission tickets are good for one year from purchase, with no reservation or timed entry. Crayola Experience + SEA LIFE Minnesota combo: $38.99 ($40.94 after the online processing fee); once the first ticket is scanned, the combo must be used within three consecutive days, and a partly used combo can't be refunded. Payment: major credit and debit cards, most payment apps and cash, but no personal checks.
Free and reduced tickets, each on site only: kids 2 and under get in free (not valid for Annual Passes; no admission bag); $20.99 when you come in two hours before closing (last ticket sold one hour before closing, last entry 30 minutes before closing); free admission within 7 days of your birthday, in person with proof of birth date; a free ticket for military, law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs with photo ID and a valid employee ID card; and a free ticket for certified pre-K to 12th grade teachers with a valid teacher ID (school badge, or a recent pay stub plus photo ID) at the admission counter. The late, heroes and teacher offers aren't valid on previous purchases or with other offers. Groups of 15 or more paying guests get a group rate.
Annual Pass: $49.99 per year, with unlimited admission to all Crayola Experience locations, 20% off food, beverage, retail, birthday parties and general admission tickets, one free Scribble Scrubbie per visit, and bring-a-friend-free days in the first week of February, May, August and November (one free ticket per passholder per day, redeemed at the admissions counter with the guest there, not on the first use of the pass).
Parking at Mall of America is free. The closest is level P4 (marked “Florida”) on the south side of the East parking ramp, where an enclosed skyway bridge runs directly to the entrance. There are no Park & Ride spaces at Mall of America.
Re-entry: admission is good until closing that day. Get a wristband before you leave if you want to come back in the same day.
Food: no outside food or drinks are allowed inside the attraction, while the sensory guide lists snacks or drinks for dietary needs among things to bring. Call Guest Services at 952-883-8800 before you pack food. The Snack Shack and Café Crayola are inside; food hours can change, and Guest Services has the latest.
The Crayola Store has one entrance from the mall and one from the attraction, and no admission is needed. Show times can change; Mall of America Guest Services at 952-883-8800 has the latest schedule.
Restrooms: accessible and single-stall restrooms are available. Adult changing tables are on Level 1, South West, next to FlyOver America inside Nickelodeon Universe.
If someone gets separated, tell the nearest employee right away; staff will contact security. The guide suggests a group photo before you go in, a meeting spot such as the entrance, the store or the Quiet Room, and ID cards or bracelets with contact information.
Holiday Craft Themes run through Sun Jan 3 2027, included in general admission: a seasonal scavenger hunt, holiday photo spots and holiday crafts such as ornaments, a Model Magic penguin and a letter to Santa.
