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Glen and Becky Taylor supporters of the Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota
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Glen and Becky Taylor

The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota holds a special place in our hearts. The Glen A. Taylor Foundation is committed to the launch of the newest permanent exhibit, Taylor Farm. The distinguishing factor that sets CMSM apart and showcases their expertise lies in their remarkable ability to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning

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Christi Wilking, Ignite Society member
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Christi Wilking

Christi Wilking and her family have been members of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) for six years and part of the Ignite Society since the beginning. Her passion and enthusiasm for CMSM originates from her experience as a mom with her two boys, Gavin (10) and Ethan (7). Those treasured memories with her

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Children's Museum in Mankato awarded Grand from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
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Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota receives $18,000 Grant from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

MANKATO, MN – The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) has been awarded an $18,000 grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) to support collaborative programming. Funds from the grant will support several initiatives at the Museum, including access programs such as Gateway to Play memberships and Sensory Awareness Playtimes, community partnerships, and a

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Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota celebrates 8th Birthday
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Children’s Museum to Celebrate 8th Birthday on May 1

Mankato, MN — The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) is proud to celebrate its 8th birthday since opening at its current location on May 1, 2015. The Museum has been dedicated to igniting the natural curiosity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment. “Less than 20 years ago,

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Heather Von Bank, PhD Ignite Society Member Children's Museum Mankato
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Heather Von Bank, PhD

It’s not that CMSM Board Secretary Heather Von Bank isn’t a little scared when her 8 year old son dons his goggles and camo helmet, rolls a sleeping bag out at the top of the second floor stairs, and hollers “hey, wanna go for a ride?” to his 10 year old brother. It’s that she

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Sandy Parks, Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Ignite Society member
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Sandy Parks

“When I was considering joining the Ignite Society, all I had to do was reflect on the absolute joy and pure concentration on the faces of several of my great-grandchildren, moving from activity to activity as three older generations of my family watched them play at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.” Sandy Parks is

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Karen Wahlstrom

Karen Wahlstrom has been with the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota since its inception. As a retired ECFE teacher, she knows the Power of Play and the impact it has on families all around the region.  As an Ignite Society Member, she said the impact of the Museum for her is not only felt in

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Lisa Keyes Ignite Society Member Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
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Lisa Keyes

For Lisa Keyes, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota is a place to honor and remember her beloved mother, Darlene Janovy. Lisa is a proud member of the Ignite Society all the way from North Carolina. She grew up in Mankato where her father was a professor at MSU and her mother, a beloved early

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Bob and Jean Preston, Ignite Society of the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
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Bob & Jean Preston

Bob and Jean Preston have been members of the Ignite Society for two years now. Their passion and vision for the future are just some of the highlights for them when it comes to being a part of the Ignite Society. “We felt this was a good way to donate to the Children’s Museum and

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Butterfly House Monarch Pollinator exhibit at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato
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Butterfly House Pollinator Exhibit to Open June 21

The Butterfly House at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota is opening for the season on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  The timing couldn’t be better – it coincides with National Pollinator Week! History of the Butterfly House CMSM has long supported Monarch butterflies in outdoor spaces, particularly the Prairie’s Edge Exploration Area. It was all

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Summer Activities, Exhibits, and Programs at the Children’s Museum

The weather is finally getting warmer after another long Minnesota winter, area farmers are busy planting their fields with this year’s crop, and kids are growing more excited by the day for the last day of school. With summer break just around the corner, you may be greeted with a tinge of hesitation – wondering

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CMSM COVID-19 Pandemic November 18 update
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November 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update

CMSM Closing for 4 Weeks in Response to COVID-19 In adherence with Governor Walz’s latest Stay Safe MN order in response to COVID-19, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota temporarily closed, effective November 18. The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota will continue to follow guidelines set by Governor Walz, and will reopen as soon as it

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