Celebrate World Storytelling Day at Great River Children’s Museum! Storytellers will share stories throughout the day and evening across the museum. Families can also explore hands-on activities about the moon and stars that spark curiosity about the night sky. The museum will be open late until 7 PM, giving families extra time to explore, create, and […]
For the first time, 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. Date: Monday, March […]
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 prior […]
Come enjoy good beer for a great cause! Beaver Island Brewing Co. is hosting Tending for a Cause, with a portion of sales going to Great River Children’s Museum. Your evening out helps support hands-on play, joyful learning, and accessible experiences for families throughout central Minnesota. Whether you stay for the full event or just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.