Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
STEAM brings together a powerful combination of skills, techniques, and experiments! Join us weekly on Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays from 1-3 pm to explore a variety of STEAM-related child-led play activities! Weekly activities are based off of the Play Schemas. Each program session will have an option for guests to interact with each […]
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for an open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. drop in anytime during the program to participate. March's theme is Chalk and Charcoal.
The goal of this program is to provide infants and toddlers a great opportunity for social connection and play in an aw inspiring environment. Each week will highlight a different play schema or area of development to guide the play invitation that will be facilitated by museum staff. In addition, each 4th Tuesday will include […]
This program is for all age groups that are visiting the Museum. Activities are inspired by place, seasons, nature, play schemas and child development. On the 2nd Wednesday each month the Young Explorer Program activities are inspired by one of the six areas of wellness (Move, Relax, Eat Well, Sleep, Maintain, Discover) MCHS Family Medicine […]
Join us each Wednesday afternoon (all year long) from 1-3 p.m. to discover the outdoors during our Outdoor Explorers Program! Meeting each Wednesday 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 take […]
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!
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for an open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. drop in anytime during the program to participate. March's theme is Chalk and Charcoal.
Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
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 Friday mornings from 9-11 a.m. to experience early literacy concepts through signing, talking, reading, writing, and playing! Weekly programs are based on the 5 Early Literacy practices. Weekly Topics: […]
Join us for an in person meet and greet with Naturalist Jackie and her Peregrine Falcon! Mayo Clinic is proud to offer these educational programs which highlight their involvement with peregrine falcon recovery.
Explore the Museum and experience the Power of Play when fewer visitors are present. These quarterly events provide guests with varying sensory abilities and needs (and their families) to experience and enjoy the Museum free of charge!
Adopt a plush bunny (while supplies last), take your bunny for a checkup with the "vet" and visit with some friends from Pet Expo!
Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games, and more. Activities are designed for all ages!
Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games, and more. Activities are designed for all ages!
Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
This program is for all age groups that are visiting the Museum. Activities are inspired by place, seasons, nature, play schemas and child development. On the 2nd Wednesday each month the Young Explorer Program activities are inspired by one of the six areas of wellness (Move, Relax, Eat Well, Sleep, Maintain, Discover) MCHS Family Medicine […]
Join us each Wednesday afternoon (all year long) from 1-3 p.m. to discover the outdoors during our Outdoor Explorers Program! Meeting each Wednesday 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 take […]
Looking for something for your child to do on M.A.P.S. Early Out Days? Here is the answer! Come join us for play and exploration in our awe-inspiring environment! Each Early Out day will have a fun theme, enriching activities, and opportunities to explore our spaces! March 13th: Solve It Camp – Do you have a […]
For this early out we will be playing with St. Patrick’s Day themed activities. Painting rainbows, collecting gold and making slime to name a few things!
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!
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for an open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. drop in anytime during the program to participate. March's theme is Chalk and Charcoal.
Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
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 Friday mornings from 9-11 a.m. to experience early literacy concepts through signing, talking, reading, writing, and playing! Weekly programs are based on the 5 Early Literacy practices. Weekly Topics: […]
For this month's Free Food Friday, we will be having a board game night with pop, pizza and snacks! Registration required.
Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games, and more. Activities are designed for all ages!
Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games, and more. Activities are designed for all ages!
Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
STEAM brings together a powerful combination of skills, techniques, and experiments! Join us weekly on Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays from 1-3 pm to explore a variety of STEAM-related child-led play activities! Weekly activities are based off of the Play Schemas. Each program session will have an option for guests to interact with each […]
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for an open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. drop in anytime during the program to participate. March's theme is Chalk and Charcoal.
The goal of this program is to provide infants and toddlers a great opportunity for social connection and play in an aw inspiring environment. Each week will highlight a different play schema or area of development to guide the play invitation that will be facilitated by museum staff. In addition, each 4th Tuesday will include […]
This program is for all age groups that are visiting the Museum. Activities are inspired by place, seasons, nature, play schemas and child development. On the 2nd Wednesday each month the Young Explorer Program activities are inspired by one of the six areas of wellness (Move, Relax, Eat Well, Sleep, Maintain, Discover) MCHS Family Medicine […]
Join us each Wednesday afternoon (all year long) from 1-3 p.m. to discover the outdoors during our Outdoor Explorers Program! Meeting each Wednesday 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 take […]
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!
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for an open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. drop in anytime during the program to participate. March's theme is Chalk and Charcoal.
Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
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 Friday mornings from 9-11 a.m. to experience early literacy concepts through signing, talking, reading, writing, and playing! Weekly programs are based on the 5 Early Literacy practices. Weekly Topics: […]
In collaboration with the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, we are having a Kids Vet Clinic event! Learn about what animal doctors do for animals large and small! Talk to real veterinarians, technicians, nutritionists and caretakers. Look at X-rays, check out teeth and bones and bring your stuffie for a check up!
Kids ages 1 to 5 are invited to join us for our annual Egg Hunt with games, activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Registration is required.
Come on by, enjoy the day, have some laughs, grab pictures with the Easter Bunny and take home awesome goodies!
Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games, and more. Activities are designed for all ages!
Join volunteers from the MathHappens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games, and more. Activities are designed for all ages!
Join us at CMSM to learn more about the importance of pollinators, the lifecycle of the Monarch and Painted Lady, and about the Minnesota native nectar and host plants that feed and home our butterfly friends!
STEAM brings together a powerful combination of skills, techniques, and experiments! Join us weekly on Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays from 1-3 pm to explore a variety of STEAM-related child-led play activities! Weekly activities are based off of the Play Schemas. Each program session will have an option for guests to interact with each […]
Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for an open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. drop in anytime during the program to participate. March's theme is Chalk and Charcoal.
Join us at the museum for a Betsy Tacy style birthday party in honor of Maud Hart Lovelace’s birthday! Volunteers from the Betsy Tacy Society will be joining us for a morning of play, acting, crafting and celebrating literacy! Gather around the stage to listen to parts of the book and then join Betsy, Tacy […]
No school? No problem! Drop your kiddos off with us for one or all four of these full day Curiosity Camp options. Engaging topics, hands-on fun, and lots of exploration! Tuesday, March 26 | Art for All Camp – Campers will discover many opportunities to create their own unique creations and explore various tools and […]
The goal of this program is to provide infants and toddlers a great opportunity for social connection and play in an aw inspiring environment. Each week will highlight a different play schema or area of development to guide the play invitation that will be facilitated by museum staff. In addition, each 4th Tuesday will include […]
Join us this non school day for a journey into your own imagination! Inspired by the book Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, we will be playing with boxes of many sizes accompanied by various materials to expand your ideas to your hearts content!
No school? No problem! Drop your kiddos off with us for one or all four of these full day Curiosity Camp options. Engaging topics, hands-on fun, and lots of exploration! Tuesday, March 26 | Art for All Camp – Campers will discover many opportunities to create their own unique creations and explore various tools and […]
