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May 2025
Farm to table field to food Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota Mankato

Ag Education Day 2025

Join us for a day exploring the world of our local Ag industry! Join us for Ag Education Day at the Children‘s Museum of Southern Minnesota. This is a free and fun filled day to get up close and hands-on with the agriculture industry! Learn about the progress of a soybean or kernel of corn […]
17 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Baby Play

Join us on the Infant and Toddler Play Porch! With a goal to support first-time parents or those who are caring for an infant, the Museum staff – who have a background in and a passion for early childhood development, will offer content specific to our birth to two age range.  Although topics such as […]
20 May
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
20 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Young Explorers Weekly Programming at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato

Young Explorers

This program is for all age groups that are visiting the Museum! Activities are inspired by place, seasons and nature, play schemas and child development. On the 2nd Wednesday each month throughout the year, Young Explorer program activities inspired by one of the six areas of wellness (Move, Relax, Eat Well, Sleep, Maintain, Discover) will […]
21 May
9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
21 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Outdoor Explorers

Join us each Wednesday afternoon (all year long) from 1-3pm to discover the outdoors during our Outdoor Explorers Program! Meeting each Wednesday at 1pm in the Loose Parts Play Hub, children and their caregivers can join in a conversation about the season and weather and create a nature journal. Then grab an Explorers Backpack and […]
21 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile

The North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3pm. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
21 May
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
22 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Tales with Tasha

Join us for Tales with Tasha! A magical hour of stories and fun! Each session, we’ll dive into engaging stories and bring the tale to life with hands-on activities and play that connects with the book’s theme! Perfect for young imaginations! This interactive hour will take place right on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage, making […]
22 May
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Sensory Adventures

Join us each Thursday afternoon in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for a sensory bin experience! All ages are welcome. Some activities could involve mess so please come prepared. Smocks are available. 2025 Monthly Themes: FEBRUARY: Fake Snow/Ice MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Water MAY: Sand OCTOBER:  TBD NOVEMBER: TBD DECEMBER: TBD
22 May
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
27 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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