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New Museum, New Approach to Our Exhibits

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.

Federal Funding for Museums Makes Minnesota a Better Place

Federal Funding for Museums Makes Minnesota a Better Place

Mar 17, 2017

Federal Funding for Museums Makes Minnesota a Better Place BOB INGRASSIA Vice President | External Relations Ever heard of the Institute of Museum and Library Services? That’s OK if you haven’t. For many people, IMLS is an unfamiliar federal agency....
Why It’s Good to Let Children Play

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...
Get Daring in The Scramble

Get Daring in The Scramble

Feb 9, 2017

Get Daring in The Scramble BOB INGRASSIA Vice President External Relations When the St. Paul museum re-opens in June, you’re going to notice The Scramble. It will be impossible to miss this four-story climbing adventure, which will occupy the shiny new addition to the...
Why It’s Good to Let Children Play

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,...
“Let’s Play!” Signs Promote the Amazing Power of Play

“Let’s Play!” Signs Promote the Amazing Power of Play

Aug 19, 2016

MUSEUM NEWS “Let’s Play!” Signs Promote the Amazing Power of Play Bob Ingrassia, VP of External Relations 19 August 2016 It’s no surprise that we’re huge fans of play here at Minnesota Children’s Museum. We especially love seeing children get the time, space and...

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