Making Machines in The Studio
Visitors will explore the six types of simple machines, discover how they function and build their own machines using a variety of materials and tools in this new experience.
Rube GoldbergTM: The World of Hilarious Innovation! Opens at Minnesota Children’s Museum on May 25
Minnesota Children’s Museum will open Rube GoldbergTM: The Hilarious World of Innovation Exhibit! on Saturday, May 25. This hands-on exhibit celebrates the Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and inventor, and introduces visitors to the creative processes behind his iconic contraptions.
Make Play a Priority This Summer
Summer camps, sports practices, music lessons and maybe a road trip or two. Is your family’s summer schedule getting crowded? It’s a good time to remember to carve out time for good old-fashioned play – getting dirty, goofing off and making up your own rules.
Kids Should Sit Less and Play More, Says World Health Organization
Parents who want their children to grow up healthy should create time and space for their kids to play, the World Health Organization states.
Sneak Preview! New Summer Experiences & Events
Our team is working hard to get the museum ready for summer. Here’s a sneak preview of what we have in store.
