Make Minnesota
Find your shop. Learn a craft. Build something real.
Find your shop. Learn a craft. Build something real.
Minneapolis
A nonprofit, volunteer-driven makerspace operating a shared workshop ('The Hack Factory') with tools for woodworking, metalworking, machining, electronics, textiles and more.
~$55/month for full 24/7 access (discounted open nights for non-members)
Minneapolis
A membership-based makerspace in Northeast Minneapolis focused on woodworking and fabrication.
~$200/month for round-the-clock access and training support
Minneapolis
A professional-grade community workshop in NE Minneapolis for wood and metal crafts.
~$220/month for unlimited access to the shop's advanced tools
White Bear Lake
A 10,000 sq ft 'woodworkers' gym' and community workshop opened in 2022 to serve the northeast metro area.
Memberships or day passes available (e.g. 5 day-use passes for $125)
Duluth
A nonprofit cooperative workshop in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District.
Monthly membership grants 24/7 access; free public tours offered
Mankato
A nonprofit creative studio providing workspace, tools, and knowledge for makers, artists, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs in Southern Minnesota.
Monthly and 6-month memberships; members get full shop access and discounts on classes
Hibbing
A makerspace, co-working, and incubator facility serving Minnesota's Iron Range region.
Membership plans for individuals and businesses, granting access to the facility and equipment
Minneapolis & St. Paul
A cooperative, volunteer-driven nonprofit that promotes 'access over ownership' of tools.
Annual memberships on a sliding scale, giving unlimited tool checkouts and shop access during open hours
Minneapolis
An innovative educational nonprofit (founded 1998) that many consider the 'oldest all-ages makerspace' in the world. Activities are structured as classes or sponsored sessions, not drop-in.
Registration required; activities are structured as classes, camps, or sponsored sessions
White Bear Lake
A 'hi-tech tinkerer's workshop' located on Century College's East Campus.
Open to Century College students and to the public via workshops or special events
St. Paul
A free public makerspace inside the George Latimer Central Library downtown.
Free – library membership and orientation required for independent use (open to the public during staffed hours)
St. Paul
A makerspace studio within the Children's Museum, aimed at encouraging hands-on creativity in kids and families.
Included with museum admission; children must be accompanied by an adult
Apple Valley
A fully equipped fabrication laboratory integrated into a public high school, opened in 2014 as part of a STEM pathway. One of the first high-school Fab Labs in Minnesota.
Available to enrolled students through STEM courses and clubs
Mahtomedi
The first Fab Lab in a K-12 setting in Minnesota (opened 2011). Nationally recognized for bringing world-class engineering opportunities to students.
Available to enrolled students through curriculum programs
Minneapolis & St. Paul
The U of M operates numerous makerspaces and fabrication labs across its campuses for student and faculty use.
Generally restricted to U of M students, staff, and faculty (free with required training)
St. Paul
A hub of creativity and innovation for St. Thomas students, located in the Anderson Student Center on campus.
All St. Thomas students and faculty/staff; no additional cost
St. Cloud
SCSU's makerspace and fabrication lab, housed in Headley Hall, supports students and community partners.
Primarily for SCSU students and faculty; external collaborations possible with permission
Various
Many Minnesota schools and colleges incorporate maker labs into their curriculum for STEM/STEAM education.
Typically curriculum-supported; available to enrolled students
Various
Various nonprofits and volunteer groups support the maker community through events, providing venues to showcase projects, learn, and inspire the public.
Open to the public; check individual event listings for details
Various
Many city and county community education departments run maker-focused programs or clubs to broaden access to maker skills and tools.
Typically nonprofit or government-funded; open to the public
Statewide
A statewide initiative to accelerate startups and innovation, spearheaded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Grants, educational events, and programs open to Minnesota entrepreneurs and innovators
Statewide
A nonprofit consulting organization chartered as Minnesota's official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) affiliate, helping small and medium manufacturers compete and grow.
Business consultations and workshops (fees often subsidized by state/federal MEP funds)