Date: May 3Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Great River Children’s Museum Event Overview: Healing Through Play is a hands-on, family-centered event designed to support children’s mental health through simple, powerful play experiences. Families will explore interactive stations led by local experts and leave with practical strategies they can use right away at home. Why It Matters: Play is […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Our Teaching Kitchen is a hands-on space where kids and caregivers can explore food, creativity, and learning together. Through simple cooking activities and playful experiments, families are invited to mix, measure, taste, and discover how food connects to culture, science, and everyday life. Activities rotate regularly and are designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, and collaboration—no […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Join us for Coffee & Community Volunteer Mondays at Great River Children's Museum! On the first Monday of every month from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, volunteers gather while the museum is closed to help support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the magic of play going strong. These “back-office” volunteer opportunities may include sewing and mending, gardening, organizing materials, prepping […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Cast a line and join us in the Teaching Kitchen for a playful “Gone Fishin’” food adventure with The Culinary Studio. Kids and caregivers will explore hands-on food fun, creative kitchen skills, and a fishing-inspired treat experience designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and connection through cooking and play. Perfect for young chefs who love to […]
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.
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Join us for Coffee & Community Volunteer Mondays at Great River Children’s Museum! On the first Monday of every month from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, volunteers gather while the museum is closed to help support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the magic of play going strong. These “back-office” volunteer opportunities may include sewing and mending, gardening, […]