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Special events
The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota is all about hands-on play and unique programs and events. Read below to learn more about what is happening in the Museum. If you would like the Museum’s upcoming events delivered to your inbox, click the button below to join our mailing list!
Special events at the Children's Museum
Literacy Explores
A time to foster early literacy skills through play! This program is designed as a come-and-go experience that is child-led based on their interests. Join us Tuesday mornings from 9-11am to experience early literacy concepts through signing, talking, reading, writing, and playing! Monthly Author: Audrey Penn …
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 […] …
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 […] …
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 […] …
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 […] …
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! …
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 […] …
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 […] …
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. …
Mankato Clinic PTS Obstacle Course Event
Join providers from Mankato Clinic Pediatric Therapy Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy) for a fun and educational evening! By way of an obstacle course, discover information about each of these services. …
Math Happens
This program is for all age groups visiting the museum. Volunteers with the Math Happens Foundation facilitate a math playground up in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Activities help children and caregivers grow their math literacy through engaging hands-on puzzles, models, and manipulatives. …
Math Happens
This program is for all age groups visiting the museum. Volunteers with the Math Happens Foundation facilitate a math playground up in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Activities help children and caregivers grow their math literacy through engaging hands-on puzzles, models, and manipulatives. …