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February 2025

Curiosity Camp – Early Experience

CMSM’s Early Experience program is a supplemental preschool experience. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach which believes in children’s innate capacity to wonder and ignite their own learning journey. Facilitators will observe and provoke thoughtful investigations to follow the emergent interests of children. Along with a “classroom” experience, children will be able to learn within […]
05 Feb
9:00 am - 11:15 am
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Young Explorers Weekly Programming at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato

Young Explorers

This program is for all age groups that are visiting the Museum! Activities are inspired by place, seasons and nature, play schemas and child development. On the 2nd Wednesday each month throughout the year, Young Explorer program activities inspired by one of the six areas of wellness (Move, Relax, Eat Well, Sleep, Maintain, Discover) will […]
05 Feb
9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
05 Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Outdoor Explorers

Join us each Wednesday afternoon (all year long) from 1-3pm to discover the outdoors during our Outdoor Explorers Program! Meeting each Wednesday at 1pm in the Loose Parts Play Hub, children and their caregivers can join in a conversation about the season and weather and create a nature journal. Then grab an Explorers Backpack and […]
05 Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile

Bookmobile

The North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3pm. Join us for story time on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage each week!
05 Feb
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
06 Feb
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Tales with Tasha

Join us for Tales with Tasha! A magical hour of stories and fun! Each session, we’ll dive into engaging stories and bring the tale to life with hands-on activities and play that connects with the book’s theme! Perfect for young imaginations! This interactive hour will take place right on the Lauri Kuch Memorial Stage, making […]
06 Feb
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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STEAM Explorers weekly activity for kids at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

STEAM Explorers

STEAM brings together a powerful combination of skills, techniques, and experiments! Join us weekly on Friday mornings to explore a variety of STEAM related child-led play activities! WEEKLY TOPICS: 2/07: Connecting 2/14: Trajectory 2/21:Transporting 2/28: Ordering/Positioning
07 Feb
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Baby & Kids Expo at The Venue

Enjoy a fun, family day out during the doldrums of winter! Visit with many exhibitors and learn more from our health providers, local businesses and organizations, and enjoy activities for everyone!  Enjoy the Kids Zone featuring activities from the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. The Venue 1850 Madison Avenue Mankato, MN 56001 Learn more here.
08 Feb
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mayo Clinic Health System Even Center
Mayo Clinic Health System Even Center
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Math Happens

This program is for all age groups visiting the museum. Volunteers with the Math Happens Foundation facilitate a math playground up in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Activities help children and caregivers grow their math literacy through engaging hands-on puzzles, models, and manipulatives.
08 Feb
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Math Happens

This program is for all age groups visiting the museum. Volunteers with the Math Happens Foundation facilitate a math playground up in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Activities help children and caregivers grow their math literacy through engaging hands-on puzzles, models, and manipulatives.
09 Feb
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Art Explorers

Join us in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft for and open studio art experience. We will explore and create with different art mediums each month. Drop in anytime during the program to participate. 2025 Monthly Themes: JANUARY: Big Art FEBRUARY: Recycled Art MARCH: Stamping and Relief APRIL: Sculpture MAY: Painting OCTOBER:  Chalk and Charcoal NOVEMBER:  Clay DECEMBER:  Open […]
11 Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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