Plan Your Visit
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
At CTC, the safety of our patrons, students, artists, and staff is our highest priority.
We continue to monitor and follow the guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as we develop and refine our COVID-19 Safety Practices & Policies to ensure a safe and clean experience for everyone. We will continue to update our practices and plans as circumstances and guidelines change.
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 not currently open for walk-up traffic during our business hours, but we are available to help you in person one hour prior to each performance.
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 $8 and is in effect during all public performances. To pay for parking in the ramp, insert credit card upon arrival, and again when departing ramp. To pay for parking in the 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
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 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 selection of beverages and snacks at our Concession Stand located in our lobby. For our adult patrons, we are delighted to offer premium wines and a selection from local breweries to help celebrate the wonder and magic of theatre and a night on the town. The Concessions Stand opens one hour prior to the start of the performance and will remain open until 15 minutes after the performance concludes.
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
Bad Waitress
2 East 26th Street
Minneapolis MN 55404
Black Sheep Pizza
2550 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55404
The Copper Hen
2515 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55404
Tilt Pinball
113 East 26th Street #110
Minneapolis MN 55404
Pancho Villa
2539 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55404
More neighborhood food options listed by the Whittier Alliance.
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
Wednesday – Friday 2PM — 6PM; one hour prior to every performance
The Ticket Office is closed for any in-person visits during our weekday business hours. For assistance, please email tickets@childrenstheatre.org or call 612.874.0400.
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