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, […]
Get ready to push, pull, roll, race, and experiment at Forces in Motion, a special collaborative STEM event presented in partnership with Science Museum of Minnesota. Families will explore movement, speed, gravity, and engineering through hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and exciting demonstrations designed to spark curiosity and inspire discovery through the power of play.
This spring, our VP of Operations, Jon Noyes, is participating in Central Minnesota Community Foundation’s Dancing With Our Stars, raising funds to support the Teaching Kitchen at Great River Children’s Museum. Join us at the College of St. Benedict to cheer on Jon and help us hit our goal! Every dollar helps the learning and […]
Come celebrate with us! It’s hard to believe Great River Children’s Museum is turning one year old! Join us as we celebrate an incredible first year of play, learning, and community. This special birthday celebration is a day filled with fun for the whole family! Join us for glow-in-the-dark dance parties, activities on the Rooftop Plaza, duck […]
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 […]
The Lullaby Project brings caregivers and families together through the power of music, storytelling, and connection. This special experience supports bonding between children and caregivers by helping families create and celebrate personalized lullabies in a welcoming and creative environment. Families can enjoy calming activities, music exploration, and meaningful moments together.
Join us in the Teaching Kitchen for Sweet Potato Smash, a hands-on Juneteenth-inspired cooking activity where children and caregivers can mash, mix, and create a delicious sweet potato treat together. Through food, sensory play, and shared experiences, families will explore flavors, traditions, and the joy of cooking as a community.
Sound Seeker is an interactive exhibit developed in collaboration with student artists from St. Cloud State University and St. Olaf College that explores how insects hear, communicate, and respond to sound. Families can investigate vibrations, experiment with listening activities, and engage with artist-designed experiences that blend science, sensory exploration, creativity, and imaginative play. Designed for […]
A collaboration between the Culinary Studio and Great River Children's Museum Get ready to knead, twist, roll, and bake! Great River Children's Museum is partnering with the Culinary Studio to bring Dough Lab: Rise + Shine - a hands-on mini-camp where young bakers discover the magic of yeast dough and walk away with warm, golden, totally delicious creations […]
Join us before the Granite City Days Parade for a fun-filled morning at Great River Children's Museum! Kids can pick up their parade candy bags, then stay and play at the museum for just $5 admission that day. Start your parade day with hands-on fun before the festivities begin! This event is presented by Gate […]
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 […]