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Playfully laboring through the beautiful unknown
“Young children naturally operate at the pace of their labors and regularly linger in places of un-knowing and inquiry.”
The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard
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...
United States Naturalization Ceremony at the Museum
Makerspace Movement
Makerspace Movement DANI LA ROCCA Integrated Communication Intern A maker space, also known as a hacker space or fab lab, is a place for those who are looking to put forth their creative self and become more hands-on. It is a place for people to gather, generate...
Spreading Joy
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
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.
