GRCM in the Wild: Little Georgetown at Summertime by George!
Catch us at Summertime by George! in the Little Georgetown area of the market! We'll have some fun activities for children of all ages.
Catch us at Summertime by George! in the Little Georgetown area of the market! We'll have some fun activities for children of all ages.
Smash, crunch, and explore! Children will crush ice cubes, make observations, and discover how ice changes as it melts. This hands-on activity combines sensory play, simple science, and lots of cool fun!
Start your day with play—before we open to the public! On select Saturdays, members get early access to the museum beginning at 8:00 AM. Members are welcome to bring guests to join the fun; guest admission is available at our standard guest rate.
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.
Registration is now open for our Stories & STEAM Summer Camp in partnership with GREAT Theatre. This full-day camp combines theatre, storytelling, and hands-on museum exploration.Inspired by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), campers will spend each morning diving into the world of theatre through singing, dancing, storytelling, and theatre games led by GREAT […]
Share the joy of play! On select Fridays, each membership includes free admission for one guest. Want to bring more friends? Additional guests are welcome at the standard $11 guest rate.
Presented by Yiran African Arts & Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Join us for an afternoon celebrating the music, stories, and traditions of West Africa! In partnership with Yiran African Arts and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, families will experience a dynamic performance by Liiwong African Drumming, featuring powerful […]
There's more to corn than meets the eye! Join us as we celebrate one of the Midwest's favorite harvests through playful, hands-on exploration. Peel back the husks to discover hidden kernels, compare different varieties of corn, investigate how corn changes from fresh ears to popcorn, sample delicious corn treats, and experiment with activities inspired by […]
Celebrate creativity during the Downtown St. Cloud Alliance Art Crawl with a special evening at Great River Children's Museum! We're staying open late until 8:00 PM with original artwork by young GRCM members and staff. Come experience the excitement of the Art Crawl! For Participating Artists Children of member families are invited to submit one […]
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.
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 […]