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The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard

Aug 4, 2017

The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard SARA KERR Director of Content and Communications Does your dining room frequently become a pirate ship or medieval castle with the addition of a few blankets and other props? Then you already know how kids are...

Spreading Joy

Jun 28, 2017

Not only are we strong advocates of play but we also believe spreading joy has equal value. There are a few ways we instill joy at our museum–first, by nurturing our curious learners. We believe giving children options and freedom to explore through guided-play encourages them to find pleasure in learning.

New Museum, New Approach to Our Exhibits

May 3, 2017

The museum’s exhibit designers focused on creating open-ended experiences that put kids in charge of their own experience. At the heart of the newly expanded Minnesota Children’s Museum are 10 new permanent exhibits.

Why It’s Good to Let Children Play

Mar 14, 2017

When I was 7 I had a box of Barbies that I played with for hours acting out stories, coloring their skin and building them houses. While my sisters and grandmother were certainly around, no one directed me how to play with them or cared what I did to them. At...

Preschoolers Need to Get Outside!

Feb 3, 2017

Even hardy Minnesotans sometimes need reminders about the importance of getting children outside despite how low the mercury might drop in the dead of winter. In her blog post, Preschoolers Need to Get Outside!, educator and Improv Parenting founder Keren Gudeman,...

The Secret Life of a Jacket

Jan 20, 2017

In the daily hustle and bustle, much of children’s schedules revolve around choices made by the adults who care for them. Many children move throughout their day being shuffled from one transition to another. Often, the transitions lead to frustrations and meltdowns...

As we all navigate these unprecedented times, our focus is on the health and safety of our guests, our staff and our greater Minnesota community. Following guidelines from the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to postpone Minnesota Children’s Museum’s Annual Fundraiser MCM 500 until Tuesday, July 28th.

We need your support! We are a nonprofit organization that relies on ticket sales, membership income and other sources of funds to survive. With our museum closed, we urgently need financial support. Please donate if you are able.

We hope you will join us in celebrating Minnesota Children’s Museum on July 28.