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.
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! ...
Little Farm Hands Program
How much does a goat eat? Will the chickens lay eggs? What is that plant growing ...
Wellness & Career Exploration for Tweens – Healthy Eating Medicine
CMSM Educators team up with Mayo Clinic Health System medical professionals to provide medical career exploration ...
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! ...
Little Farm Hands Program
How much does a goat eat? Will the chickens lay eggs? What is that plant growing ...
Discover Dairy
June is National Dairy Month! Join Jean Annexstad, a local dairy farmer, and Nicollet County 4-H ...
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! ...
Little Farm Hands Program
How much does a goat eat? Will the chickens lay eggs? What is that plant growing ...
Military Appreciation Days
The Museum will be recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Military Services members (past and present) ...
Healthy Habits All Summer Long
CMSM visitors will be outside engaging in healthy habits with Mayo Clinic Health System medical professionals ...
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 .