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 […]
Meet young local author Owen Bohn-Gettler for a special morning of stories, creativity, and comics at Great River Children’s Museum! Presented in partnership with Summer Knees Books, this three-part experience includes an author reading, a meet-and-greet and book signing with Owen, and a hands-on comic-making workshop where kids can create stories of their own. Come […]
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 […]
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 MuseumSaturday, September 26 | Doors Open 5:30pm Guests will step into a playful night of clues, challenges, and killer entertainment - while helping advance the […]
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.
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, […]
This Storytime will include a Reader's Theater! Wind down your day with Pajama 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, […]
Looking for cozy activities this fall? Come cook, create, and connect in the kitchen with us! The Cozy Kitchen series invites young chefs and their grown-ups to explore simple, hands-on kitchen experiences while building confidence, practicing new skills, and discovering the joy of making something together. Expect playful recipes, kitchen exploration, and plenty of opportunities […]
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. These “back-office” volunteer opportunities may include sewing and mending, gardening, organizing materials, prepping program supplies, light cleaning, decorating, and other special projects […]