Plan Your Visit
Getting here
Directions
CTC’s main entrance is located on Third Avenue South between 24th and 25th Street. There is a circle drive for easy drop-off and pick-up. Our Ticket Office is open for walk-up patrons
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 1pm-6pm and one hour prior to every performance.
Open for in-person visits during these hours.
Our Address
2400 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55404
612.874.0400
Parking
Paid parking is available in three lots around the theatre. Free street parking is also available around CTC. Please make sure to check for any time or permit constraints.
Event parking is $15-$20 depending on the day and location. To pay for parking in the ramp, insert credit card upon arrival, and again when departing ramp. To pay for parking in the surface lots, enter license plate number and payment at pay station.
Please allow for an extra 20-30 minutes for parking to ensure that you can get to your seat in time for the start of the show.
Bus Parking
Buses may unload and pick up in the circle drive on 3rd Avenue South. Free street parking is available around CTC. We recommend buses park on 24th Street between Mia and the park. Buses may also park in the 25th Street lot, but parking rates will apply.
Visit by Bus
The 11 bus picks up and drops off at the corner of 24th Street and 3rd Avenue South, right in front of CTC’s building.
Use the Metro Transit Trip Planner to find the best route for you.
Access Your Mobile Tickets
Patrons who have a mobile number in their account will receive a text message three hours before their performance with their ticket QR codes. You can access your tickets via the text message, OR by logging into your account.
Visit childrenstheatre.org/account to log into your account. We recommend that you save this page as a bookmark on your phone’s home screen, for easy access at each show.
Once logged in, you’ll find all your existing tickets in Upcoming Events, listed in chronological order.
Click “View Tickets” next to your performance to see your mobile tickets and seating location; this (or your texted ticket) is what our ushers will scan when you arrive for a show. Make sure your display is clean and that your brightness is turned all the way up.
Food & Drink
Concessions
In our Lobbies
CTC offers a variety of beverages and snacks at our Concession Stand, located in the lobby. For our adult guests, we’re delighted to serve premium wines and beers. The Concession Stand opens one hour before the performance and stays open until 15 minutes after the show ends.
Agra Culture Coffee Shop and Cafe
in the Main Lobby of Mia
Located on the first floor of the museum. Serving premade sandwiches, salads, and pastries from a locally owned restaurant, specializing in healthy, sustainable, chef-crafted food.
Open during all museum hours.
In the Neighborhood
Nestled in Southwest Minneapolis, adjacent to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, CTC offers a perfect destination for a family-friendly day or evening out. Surrounded by delightful spots for ice cream, lunch, and dinner, it’s easy to extend your visit with a tasty meal or treat.
CTC is close to Eat Street and many more incredible restaurants in the Whittier Neighborhood. See a map of all your options HERE.
Black Sheep Pizza
2550 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55404
Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream Cafe
1007 W Franklin Ave
Minneapolis MN 55405
Centro Nicollet
2412 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55404
Bebe Zito Ice Cream
2819 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55408
Accessibility
Children’s Theatre Company is committed to ensuring that the transformative power of live theatre is accessible to all. Accessible performances include those with Audio Description, American Sign Language, and Sensory Friendly. Learn more about our access services.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
In-Season **Starting September 3rd**
Tuesday-Friday: 1pm-6pm
One hour prior to every performance
Summer
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
The Ticket Office is available by phone and to assist walk-up patrons during these hours. For assistance, please email tickets@childrenstheatre.org or call 612.874.0400.
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