Great River Children’s Museum

Visit GRCM to meet the Women's Hockey team from St. Cloud State University!

Celebrate creativity during the Downtown St. Cloud Alliance Art Crawl with a special evening at Great River Children's Museum! We're staying open late until 8:00 PM with original artwork by young GRCM members and staff. Come experience the excitement of the Art Crawl! For Participating Artists Children of member families are invited to submit one […]

Smash, crunch, and explore! Children will crush ice cubes, make observations, and discover how ice changes as it melts. This hands-on activity combines sensory play, simple science, and lots of cool fun!

Join the artists and collaborators behind Sound Seeker, an interactive exhibit created through a partnership between Saint Olaf College and Saint Cloud State University. Explore the exhibit, learn about the creative process, and discover the fascinating world of insect sounds and communication!

Dive into the world of water through hands-on activities, creative exploration, and real-world environmental discovery! Join Great River Children’s Museum, the City of St. Cloud, and Sauk River Watershed District for a special Water Wonders event focused on stormwater, rivers, habitats, and the important role water plays in our community.

Aprons on, creativity flowing, and something sweet in the oven — welcome to Sweet Lab! Great River Children’s Museum is partnering with the Culinary Studio to bring Sweet Lab: Bake, Create, Celebrate — a hands-on mini camp where young bakers mix, decorate, and create their way through three days of the most fun (and delicious) treats […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Let Us Know You're Coming 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 […]

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 […]