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Minnesota Children’s Museum Announces New Summer Experiences and Events
This summer, in addition to a plethora of fun-filled permanent exhibits, we have a great lineup of special experiences and events that shine a spotlight on creative and critical thinking — important skills that help kids go far in school and life.
Make Play a Priority This Summer
Summer camps, sports practices, music lessons and maybe a road trip or two. Is your family’s summer schedule getting crowded? It’s a good time to remember to carve out time for good old-fashioned play – getting dirty, goofing off and making up your own rules.
Rube GoldbergTM: The World of Hilarious Innovation! Opens at Minnesota Children’s Museum on May 25
Minnesota Children’s Museum will open Rube GoldbergTM: The Hilarious World of Innovation Exhibit! on Saturday, May 25. This hands-on exhibit celebrates the Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and inventor, and introduces visitors to the creative processes behind his iconic contraptions.
Kids Should Sit Less and Play More, Says World Health Organization
Parents who want their children to grow up healthy should create time and space for their kids to play, the World Health Organization states.
Minnesota Children’s Museum Named a Finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Minnesota Children’s Museum has won recognition as a finalist for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to their communities.
6 Questions with Dr. Nathan, Jenny & Nchare Chomilo
For about a year now, two-year old Nchare and his parents – Dr. Nathan and Jenny Chomilo – have been members of Minnesota Children’s Museum. We were excited to hear from this family of medical professionals about their experience as museum members and what play means to them. We recently asked them some questions and we love their answers.
