Great River Children’s Museum has opened its doors, and now it’s time to celebrate! Join us for three days of extra special fun as we mark this exciting moment with community, creativity, and of course… PLAY! Interactive Art Each DayGet creative with hands-on art experiences happening throughout the museum all weekend long! Watch colorful creations […]
Get ready to launch into fun—literally! Build your very own marshmallow catapult and see how far you can fling those fluffy treats. Or, try your hand at sculpting with Model Magic pinch pots—the perfect project for little artists with big imaginations! Both activities included with admission—swing by and get creative!
This week in Tinker Workshop: Puppet spoons & paper sculptures! Kids are creating characters, creatures, and cool contraptions using just everyday materials and BIG imaginations. Come tinker, build, and play!
This week in the Tinker Workshop we’re diving into science and creativity with two hands-on explorations! Tinfoil Barge Challenge – Can you build a boat that floats and carries cargo? Test your design skills using tinfoil and rocks. Learn about displacement and discover which shapes float best! Color Exploration- Watch water make marker ink come alive! Using […]
This Week in Tinker Workshop Get ready to build, bend, and bark! Paper Tube Marionette DogBring your pup to life! Using cardboard tubes, beads, paint, and string, kids can create their very own marionette dog that wiggles and walks with a tug of the cord. It’s an imaginative way to explore motion and design—plus, it’s adorable! Build […]
This Week in Tinker Workshop, we’re folding, spinning, and totally tinkering! Origami AnimalsLearn the art of paper folding and bring creatures to life with just a few folds and a whole lot of imagination. Will yours be a hopping frog or a majestic crane? SpirographsGrab some gears and get spinning! Create mesmerizing designs and colorful patterns that […]
Window Greenhouse Build your own mini greenhouse and watch seeds sprout right before your eyes! Learn how sunlight and water help plants grow, and even test your own science experiment to see which conditions work best. Puffy Paint Mix up colorful, squishy paint that dries with a 3D texture! Perfect for making bold, textured art on thick paper […]