Crunch, slice, smell, taste, and explore! Apple Adventure invites families to investigate one of fall's most iconic fruits through hands-on discovery. Compare different apple varieties, experiment with color, texture, and taste, create apple-inspired projects, and explore simple science activities that reveal what makes apples so unique. With opportunities to investigate, create, and sample seasonal treats, […]
Our Sound Seekers exhibit located in the Hatchery will conclude its time with us after we close on August 30th. We'll be preparing the space for the next exciting installment, and in the meantime, parts of the Hatchery will be used for pop-ups and other fun activities! We extend a huge thank you to the […]
Our bodies are our first maker tools! Mirror movements, reach, stretch, clap, crawl, and move together during our first session of the Busy Bodies series! Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror movements and play with […]
We're on a play-and-grow roll this session! Roll balls toward targets, reach for colorful objects, crawl toward shapes and explore cause-and-effect through movement! Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror movements and play with soft materials during […]
Get ready for a pumpkin-packed day of discovery! Pumpkin Lab transforms this seasonal favorite into a giant hands-on science and sensory experience. Explore pumpkins inside and out, investigate seeds and pulp, compare sizes and shapes, build and create with pumpkin-inspired materials, and discover surprising facts through playful experiments. Along the way, families will enjoy seasonal […]
Due to Labor Day, we are moving this event to the SECOND Monday of the month. Thank you for your interest! Join us for Coffee & Community Volunteer Mondays at Great River Children’s Museum! Volunteers gather while the museum is closed to support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the magic of play going strong. […]
So many little circles for little explorers to catch! Crawl to dots, step on them, reach for them, and roll balls between them as we create a collaborative dot experience! Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror […]
Find the museum out in the community this summer at local Farmers Markets! Stop by our booth for playful hands-on activities and information about upcoming programs and events at the museum. Perfect for families looking to explore, create, and connect while enjoying the market.
During this week (Sept 21-28), GRCM will be closed to do a thorough deep clean of the entire facility! With the help of our volunteers and staff, we'll be working hard to complete major cleaning projects that require a big team, a bit of elbow grease, and a week to work. We appreciate your understanding, […]
We Detect Fun Ahead! Join us for the 3rd Annual Game Night Gala, an evening of mystery, games, and philanthropy, all in support of the POWER OF PLAY. Hosted at Great River Children’s Museum Saturday, September 26 | Doors Open 5:30pm Guests will step into a playful night of clues, challenges, and killer […]
We’re opening our doors on a Monday — just for members! Join us for a special morning designed exclusively for our member community. With fewer visitors and a relaxed pace, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a quieter, more spacious play experience and spend dedicated time exploring the museum together. We’re grateful for our members […]
On National Coffee Day, wake up and wiggle with us with a playful grown-up-and-me morning! Wake, stretch, stir, shake, pour, and dance while connecting with other caregivers over coffee (or maybe another warm beverage)! Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, […]