Glue Gun Fun
There’s no substitution for hands-on exploration. Letting kids (safely) experiment with real tools, such as a glue gun, provides opportunities to build confidence, independence, creative thinking skills and more.
Make Your Own Eyeball Wall at Home
If you’ve visited our new special exhibit, Monsters on Summer Vacation, you’ve likely seen the Eyeball Wall, a chalkboard wall covered in eyes that is the perfect backdrop for visitors to sketch out monster faces of their own.
Playing in nature: Simple, fun and important for your child’s growth
Playing in nature creates endless possibilities to engage in open-ended, child-directed activities – the type of play we embrace at Minnesota Children’s Museum.
Minnesota Children’s Museum Named “Best Museum for Families”
Readers of Minnesota Parent have spoken! The results of the 2024 Family Favorites Awards are…
Museum Members Save on Summer Travel
Here’s a money-saving hack for you: Use a Minnesota Children’s Museum membership to waltz into must-see family attractions for half-price or even free.
Playful Mindset Turns Chore Time into Play TIme
There’s no way around it: There are always chores to do and errands to run.
Those responsibilities don’t have to be a drag on an otherwise lovely day. What if, instead, they became a way to engage with kids and have some playful time together?
Monsters Are Taking Over the Museum this Summer
Monsters Are Taking Over the Museum this Summer A batch of friendly monsters is on its way to Minnesota Children’s Museum. We tried to tell them the museum’s three floors of fun are for people, not monsters. But they have their big hearts and furry faces set on...
Get Ready for Something New: The Studio Gets a Makeover
Get Ready for Something New: The Studio Gets a Makeover If you’ve been to the museum recently, you may have noticed a new open floorplan in The Studio. We’ve removed the center island, the first of many changes to give the gallery a new look and feel. Beginning April...
Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! Exhibit Returns to Minnesota Children’s Museum on Feb. 3
This adventurous exhibit – which focuses on cultivating STEM skills in children ages 3 to 9 – invites kids and families to explore animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans.
Tips for Tackling the Boredom Blahs
Kids are hard-wired to play. But even for children, the free and imaginative play that research shows is best for their development doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes their energy levels are low, daily frustrations are too high or they just can’t seem to find the inspiration to create their own fun. That’s when the dreaded “I’m bored” comes out.