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. But kids are often more aware than we realize, picking up on body language...
The Making of Shipwreck Adventures Photo Roundup: The Uncanny Galley Cabinet The interactive and explorable sunken ship that is the focus of Shipwreck Adventures is based on a real life ship that sunk to the bottom of Lake Superior in the late 1800s called the J.S....
Museum Creates Free Play Kits for Families in Need Kids will rev up their creativity and stretch their ingenuity as they tinker with materials in free play kits Minnesota Children’s Museum is giving to families in need. Museum staff and volunteers have already...
Coming in 2022: A Sunken Ship Adventure, Thomas the Tank Engine and Much More The new year will bring a variety of new and exciting adventures and experiences to Minnesota Children’s Museum. Visitors will explore a sunken ship surrounded by a whimsical interpretation...
8 Reasons to Give a Gift Membership Looking for that perfect gift for a special family in your life? Give the gift of play with a membership to Minnesota Children’s Museum. There are so many reasons to give a museum membership this holiday season. Here are the top...
Make Your Own Projectors & Shadow Show Mom and museum goer, Megan B. from @moonchildadventures, sent us this great activity to do with kids at home. Check out Megan’s Facebook page for tons of other fun ideas. Here’s What You Need: Empty toilet paper rolls Clear...