Archives

February 2023

• 07: Creative Thinking

January 2023

• 19: Explore Art from the Inside during “Framed: Step into Art™”
• 12: Take Things Apart

December 2022

• 13: Winter Break Play Activities (Part 1)
• 13: Winter Break Play Activities (Part 2)
• 01: New Website Helps You Bring Play into Every Day

November 2022

• 21: Play Boosts Emotional and Mental Health in Kids
• 21: How do we avoid meltdowns when turning off screens?
• 15: 8 Reasons to Give a Gift Membership
• 13: Closing the Play Gap
• 07: Coordination
• 03: Communication
• 03: (Self) Control
• 03: Collaboration
• 01: Critical Thinking
• 01: Getting Past “Yes/No” Answers: The Power of Open-Ended Questions
• 01: What tips do you have for raising racially conscious children?
• 01: I need to recharge. How do I get my kids to play independently?

October 2022

• 31: Confidence
• 05: New Experience: Nature Remix

August 2022

• 29: Minnesota Children’s Museum, Pal Experiences Team Up to Designate First “Pal Place” in Minnesota

July 2022

• 02: “The Amazing Castle™” Returns to Minnesota Children’s Museum Sept. 17

June 2022

• 15: Why We Talk about Racism and Racial Justice

May 2022

• 25: Helping Children Cope: Talking to Kids About Violence and Tragedy in the News
• 25: Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius!

April 2022

• 04: Lake Superior Shipwreck Comes to Life in New Exhibit at Minnesota Children’s Museum

March 2022

• 14: Photo Roundup: The Uncanny Galley Cabinet

February 2022

• 16: Minnesota Children’s Museum and Securian Financial Launch Securian Financial Free First Sundays
• 07: Play Kits Spark Joy for Kids in Community
• 01: Kid-Friendly Ideas for Celebrating Black History Month

January 2022

• 12: Photo Roundup: Creating the Cliffs and Coves Animals

December 2021

• 17: Museum Creates Free Play Kits for Families in Need
• 08: Coming in 2022: Sunken Ship Adventure, Thomas the Tank Engine and Much More

November 2021

• 08: The COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11: What You Need to Know
• 08: Meet the Team Behind Shipwreck Adventures

October 2021

• 11: From Concept to Design: An Interview with Senior Exhibit Designer Christopher Lee
• 11: Bringing the North Shore to Life

September 2021

• 09: Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™ Opens Sept. 25 at Minnesota Children’s Museum

July 2021

• 28: Survey Results: Here’s What Our Members Have to Say

June 2021

• 11: Minnesota Children’s Museum and The Works Museum Team Up for Summer STEM Fun
• 01: “Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™” Roars Back to Minnesota Children’s Museum May 29

April 2021

• 13: Racial Injustice Harms Our Community, Our Children
• 06: Tips for Helping Kids During the Trial of Derek Chauvin: A Conversation with Dr. Gigi Chawla

March 2021

• 09: Build Your Own Straw Rocket & Learn About Important Women in Space

February 2021

• 23: Celebrating Black Voices: A Recommended Reading List for Kids

January 2021

• 18: DIY Kinetic Sand
• 12: Celebrating MLK Day with Kids
• 10: Minnesota Children’s Museum to Reopen Jan. 14

December 2020

• 07: Get to know Erin Walsh of Spark & Stitch Institute

November 2020

• 17: 8 Reasons to Give a Gift Membership

October 2020

• 27: How to Have a Safe and Healthy COVID-Friendly Halloween

September 2020

• 21: Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure! Opens Sept. 26
• 15: Carving time for the Power of Play in an Over-scheduled Calendar
• 08: A look into what families are saying about the Minnesota Children’s Museum
• 02: Members Get Special Perks During Member Month
• 01: DIY Paper Tube Xylophone

August 2020

• 19: Big Blocks in Creativity Jam are a “Blockbuster” Hit
• 04: Returning to the Magic of Play

July 2020

• 28: Bring the Play Home: Creative Thinking
• 28: Bring the Play Home: Critical Thinking
• 28: Bring the Play Home: Pretend Play
• 21: Opening Aug. 1: Planning Your Visit
• 21: Minnesota Children’s Museum to Reopen Aug. 1

June 2020

• 04: Mourning and Making Meaningful Change

May 2020

• 19: Milk Carton Bird Feeder
• 18: Lava Lamp Experiment

April 2020

• 16: Make Your Own Projectors & Shadow Show
• 08: DIY Marble Run

March 2020

• 19: Play Helps Reduce Stress
• 18: Resources for Playful Learning at Home
• 18: A Daily Framework for the Whole Child 
• 18: Video: Build a Gnome Home

January 2020

• 14: Hot Wheels: Race to Win Opens at Minnesota Children’s Museum on Jan. 18
• 10: 7 Winter Activities to Try at Home

December 2019

• 30: Children’s Museum in Rochester Moving to Larger Space
• 17: Winter Break = Family Fun at Minnesota Children’s Museum
• 05: 2020 Exhibits Schedule
• 04: Cultivating Curiosity in Your Child

November 2019

• 20: ​The Curious George Exhibit Is a Barrel of Fun … and So Much More

October 2019

• 11: The Power of Open-Ended Questions
• 09: Make Memories Over MEA. Come Play!

September 2019

• 16: Minnesota Children’s Museum Announces 2019-2020 Special Exhibit Schedule

August 2019

• 01: There’s Still Time to Take Your Summer to the Max

July 2019

• 11: The Rube Goldberg Exhibit Is More Than Wacky Fun (Though There’s Lots of That Too!)

June 2019

• 26: Minnesota Children’s Museum and University of St. Thomas Team Up to Advance the Power of Play
• 24: Minnesota Children’s Museum Announces New Summer Experiences and Events

May 2019

• 30: Build Your Own Sensory Bin
• 28: Make Play a Priority This Summer
• 09: Making Machines in The Studio
• 08: Rube GoldbergTM: The World of Hilarious Innovation! Opens at Minnesota Children’s Museum on May 25

April 2019

• 10: Sneak Preview! New Summer Experiences & Events
• 09: Executive Function Skills on Display at Minnesota Children’s Museum
• 08: Water Play
• 08: Time Capsule
• 08: Giant Bubbles
• 08: Primary Colors Experiment
• 08: Journaling
• 08: DIY Laser Maze

March 2019

• 14: In Town for Spring Break? Check Out Our New Experiences
• 11: Minnesota Children’s Museum Named a Finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service
• 07: Cosmic Junkyard: Blast Off Into Fun & Learning

February 2019

• 13: Cosmic Junkyard Coming to Imaginopolis
• 13: Wild Kratts®: Creature Power!® Exhibit Is a Learning Adventure
• 11: 6 Questions with Dr. Nathan, Jenny & Nchare Chomilo

January 2019

• 18: Drawn to Drawing … and More!
• 16: Hear from Three Amazing Authors
• 11: Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! Exhibit Opens for the First Time Ever at Minnesota Children’s Museum on Jan. 19

December 2018

• 21: Winter Break = Family Fun at the Museum
• 07: Closing Soon! XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness
• 06: 7 Reasons to Give a Gift Membership

November 2018

• 27: Dynamic Duo: Erica & Sloane
• 17: Meet Taj, aka “Ukulele Dad”
• 16: 7 Questions with Member Erica Villanueva
• 14: Minnesota Children’s Museum and Early Head Start, a great partnership!
• 06: Games Have Taken Over The Landing
• 02: XOXO Exhibit: A Place to Honor the Impact We Have On One Another
• 01: Recycle, Repurpose, Reinvent in The Studio

August 2018

• 29: New Member Family: Amber, Tyler & Kids
• 21: Prescription for Happy and Healthy Kids? Play!
• 17: Play is Your Child’s Path to School Readiness
• 03: 11 Activities to Try at Home this August

June 2018

• 13: Pixel Farm Teams Up with Minnesota Children’s Museum on #ParentingWin Videos
• 08: School’s Out, Fun’s In
• 08: From Clay to Fabrics: New Experience in The Studio
• 07: 5 Questions with Visual Artist and Educator Gita Ghei

May 2018

• 17: Growing and Retaining Our Area’s Work Force Talent
• 10: Building an Attitude of Gratitude with Daniel Tiger
• 03: Security

April 2018

• 27: 4 Questions with Animator and Teaching Artist John Akre
• 26: Minnesota Children’s Museum and Wild Kratts Join Forces Again to Create an Ocean Adventure Exhibit
• 25: There’s More to the Daniel Tiger Exhibit Than Just Fun
• 20: Musical Playground to Open in Creativity Jam
• 02: Staff Favorites: Children’s Books

March 2018

• 30: How Will Your Family Use the New Warp Speed Tunnel?
• 26: Spring Teaching Artist Series at Minnesota Children’s Museum Lets Kids and Families Explore Acting, Animation and Solar-Powered Visual Art
• 23: Join Us for Earth Hour 2018
• 16: Plan Your Spring Break Staycation with Us
• 06: Value of the museum for the whole family to connect

February 2018

• 14: Box Office Assistants
• 14: Museum Experience Assistants

December 2017

• 28: Museum Code of Conduct

November 2017

• 27: Minnesota Children’s Museum Announces 2018 Special Exhibit Season
• 07: Our bigger, better, bolder museum is a hit!
• 02: Excitement is mounting

October 2017

• 21: Minnesota Children’s Museum and Wild Kratts Team Up on Adventurous New Exhibit
• 13: Journey Through Art Making with Dana Sikkila
• 04: Play and Learn at the all new Minnesota Children’s Museum

September 2017

• 13: Media Alert: TINKERTOY®: Build Your Imagination™

August 2017

• 17: Press Release: Adults Invited to Take Over Minnesota Children’s Museum, Sept. 28
• 10: Physical Activity Doesn’t Only Mean Sports — Play, More Minnesota!
• 04: The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard

July 2017

• 27: United States Naturalization Ceremony at the Museum
• 10: Makerspace Movement

June 2017

• 28: Spreading Joy
• 06: Kid-Powered Play: Our Approach to Our Exhibits

May 2017

• 03: New Museum, New Approach to Our Exhibits

March 2017

• 17: Federal Funding for Museums Makes Minnesota a Better Place
• 14: Why It’s Good to Let Children Play

February 2017

• 09: Get Daring in The Scramble
• 03: Preschoolers Need to Get Outside!

January 2017

• 20: The Secret Life of a Jacket

August 2016

• 19: “Let’s Play!” Signs Promote the Amazing Power of Play

June 2016

• 21: Behind the Scenes – Forces at Play

March 2016

• 23: Parents Agree: Let’s Make More Time for Play
• 21: Play Under Pressure Media Release

February 2016

• 18: Lifelong Kindergarten

December 2015

• 10: Minnesota Children’s Museum Awarded Service Enterprise Status by Points of Light

November 2015

• 11: Healthy Food at the Museum (But You Can’t Eat It!)

October 2015

• 06: What Is #PlayMoreMN All About?
• 05: Minnesota Children’s Museum Breaks Ground on Expansion and Renovation as Governor Dayton Declares “Minnesota’s Day of Play”
• 01: Governor Dayton and Minnesota Children’s Museum Declare “Day of Play” on Oct. 7

September 2015

• 29: Big Things Come in Small Packages