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 p.m. to explore a variety of STEAM-related child-led play activities! Weekly activities are based on the Play Schemas. Each program session will have an option for guests to interact with each component […]
The goal of this program is to provide infants and toddlers a great opportunity for social connection and play in an awe-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 a […]
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 is Chalk and Charcoal.
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 of 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 […]
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! Dread hearing “Can we make slime?” Let them do it […]
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 is Chalk and Charcoal.
Bring a used puzzle or game to swap when you come to play on this night! Anything fit for ages 0-12 would be appropriate. Bring one you are no longer using and take a new one home! PLUS, Therapy Dog Parker will be back for a visit with his owner Elaine! Puzzle Swap with Parker […]
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 volunteers from the Math Happens 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 Math Happens Foundation in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft to explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts, games and more. Activities are designed for all ages!