The world feels heavy these days, and our kids could use a little lift.
That’s why the museum put together hundreds of play kits for families in the Twin Cities who don’t feel safe going to school, stores and parks during the ongoing surge in federal immigration enforcement.
The world’s most beloved blue engine is rolling into St. Paul for exciting fun and adventure. “Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails,” an interactive exhibit inspired by the popular children’s series, opens at Minnesota Children’s Museum on Saturday, Jan. 17.
All of us at Minnesota Children’s Museum acknowledge the sadness, anger and fear so many of us are experiencing right now. Even as the painful events around us unfold, we are committed to keeping the museum open to all families.
When violent acts dominate the news, it can be hard to know how to talk to kids about such tragedies. The instinct for many adults might be to shield children from the scary or upsetting news.
