What to Bring to Mall of America

Comfortable shoes, since each level is about 1.2 miles round. A clear bag for Crayola Experience, which allows only clear bags through its security check. No large bags for SEA LIFE or the golf courses. Photo ID for any adult escorting under-16s after 3 pm, and a jacket for the walk from the ramp in winter.

ShoesComfortable, for 1.2-mile laps

CrayolaClear bags only

SEA LIFE and golfNo large bags

LockersRental, several levels

Strollers, wheelchairsFor rent

Escort ruleID for the adult

Bags and the attractions’ rules

SEA LIFE allows no luggage or large bags. The golf courses allow no large bags. Crayola Experience takes clear bags only and needs a wristband for re-entry the same day; see the Crayola close-up. None of these allow outside food or drink. Rental lockers are on several levels.

Shoes, jackets and ID

Comfortable shoes help: each level of the mall is about 1.2 miles round. In winter a jacket is useful for the walk from the parking ramp to the door, the only cold part of the visit. Guest-service desks rent strollers and wheelchairs. The adult escorting under-16s after 3 pm must be 21 or over, so photo ID helps; see the escort policy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can bags be taken into SEA LIFE?

No luggage or large bags. Rental lockers are on several levels of the mall.

Can outside food be brought into the attractions?

No, at SEA LIFE, Crayola Experience, The Escape Game and both golf courses.

Is a coat needed in winter?

For the walk from the parking ramp, yes. The skyway hotels and the light-rail tunnel avoid the outdoors; see getting there.