Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota
EDUCATION • ARTS • SCIENCE • CULTURE
To ignite the natural curiosity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment.
Highlights
Exhibits
Each exhibit is intentionally designed as a robust educational resource that contributes to the well-being of children and the community. Our exhibits are created with an understanding of children’s development and based on local settings and landmarks with play potential for children, their parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers to explore, think, discover, learn, and enjoy.
Programming
Enjoy daily activities at the museum, and special events throughout the year, including theme days, special guests, exotic animals, and more.
Amenities
Museums for All partner, sensory awareness and accessibility playtime, wheelchair accessible
About
CMSM features place-based exhibits and dynamic hands-on programming, all designed to stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), agriculture, and arts, while also calling attention to Southern Minnesota heritage and Dakota culture. In its current location, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota has captured hundreds-of-thousands visitors from every county in Minnesota, 49 states, and many countries outside of the United States.
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