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4 Questions with Animator and Teaching Artist John Akre

4 Questions with Animator and Teaching Artist John Akre

Our visitors have been having a great time collaborating with teaching artist John Akre to create stop motion animation videos. We recently asked him a few questions about his experience here and for tips on how to create stop motion videos at home. What has your...
There’s More to the Daniel Tiger Exhibit Than Just Fun

There’s More to the Daniel Tiger Exhibit Than Just Fun

Since January, kids and families have been spending time together and having fun exploring Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. But, did you know that activities in the exhibit encourage the development of important social-emotional skills? Building...
How Will Your Family Use the New Warp Speed Tunnel?

How Will Your Family Use the New Warp Speed Tunnel?

By Blake Ward, Museum Experience Manager There’s a new addition to the Space Race experience in our Super Awesome Adventures gallery and it’s outta this world! Kids and their families can explore the new Warp Speed Tunnel however they choose — by zigzagging...
Join Us for Earth Hour 2018

Join Us for Earth Hour 2018

Minnesota Children’s Museum is joining the City of St. Paul and other local organizations – as well as millions across the globe – on Saturday, March 24, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment that inspires...
Plan Your Spring Break Staycation with Us

Plan Your Spring Break Staycation with Us

We have lots of exciting activities for visitors of all ages in March and April that can make your spring break extra fun. Special Hours From March 26 to April 8, we have extended hours and will be open on Mondays. Here’s the schedule: Mondays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays:...