Programming + Events
Full Calendar
Daily Drop-In Activities
Each day at the Museum there is a variety of activities available within exhibit areas, including tabletop play for toddlers and preschoolers, materials for building or art projects for school-age children, and agriculture-themed activities in the Ag Lab for all ages.
Special Events
Throughout the year, the Museum hosts theme days and events. These events include special guests, exotic animals, creative projects, guest performances, and more.
Earth Day: Prairie’s Edge Exploration Kick-off!
Celebrate Earth Day by checking out a Prairie’s Edge Exploration Backpack during our spring kick-off event! ...
Year of the Sunflower Kickoff
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 as The Year of the Sunflower. On May 9th, ...
Healthy Habits All Summer Long | Mayo Clinic Health System
CMSM visitors will be outside engaging in healthy habits with Mayo resident doctors on one Tuesday ...
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! ...
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! ...
Wellness & Career Exploration for Tweens with Mayo Clinic Health System – Healthy Eating Medicine
CMSM Educators team up with Mayo Clinic Health System Doctors to provide medical career exploration developed ...
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! ...
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! ...
Military Appreciation Days
The Museum will be recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Military Services members (past and present) ...
Healthy Habits All Summer Long | Mayo Clinic Health System
CMSM visitors will be outside engaging in healthy habits with Mayo resident doctors on one Tuesday ...
Military Appreciation Days
The Museum will be recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Military Services members (past and present) ...
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! ...
This work is funded in part through grant support provided by the U.S. Bank Foundation, the Xcel Energy Foundation, and the L & N Andreas Foundation .