Things to Do With Kids in Bismarck
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Bismarck
These year-round family options are physically located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The list includes indoor attractions and museums as well as the zoo, which operates year-round; outdoor seasonal attractions are excluded.
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Dakota Zoo
602 Riverside Park Road, Bismarck, ND 58504
Dakota Zoo is a 90-acre zoo with animals from many species. Visitor reviews praise its range of animals and family-friendly experience, including the train ride and opportunities to see animals up close.
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
1600 Canary Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is a science center with interactive exhibits and educational programs. Visitors describe it as a hands-on, educational experience for people of different ages.
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum presents the state’s history through four galleries, artifacts, and interactive displays. Its Treehouse space is designed for children, with hands-on activities about North Dakota life past and present.
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is the city’s public library, with a catalog, e-resources, and a teen zone. Its Library of Things includes items such as video games and Launchpads for people to borrow and explore.
Jumped-Up
2390 East Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58504
Jumped-Up is an indoor play zone with large inflatable structures for children to bounce, climb, and play. Local family coverage describes it as a climate-controlled place for kids to burn off energy.
Tilt Studio Bismarck
641 Kirkwood Mall, Bismarck, ND 58504
Tilt Studio is an indoor family entertainment center inside Kirkwood Mall, with arcade games, virtual reality, and other attractions. Its own site describes a selection of more than 150 arcade and video games.
Gateway to Science
1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Gateway to Science offers interactive science exhibits and programs for children. Family-oriented listings describe its displays as hands-on and focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.
Super Slide Amusement Park
500 Riverside Park Road, Bismarck, ND 58504
Super Slide Amusement Park is an outdoor amusement park in Sertoma Park. It is not a year-round option, so it does not meet the request for year-round things to do.