PLAY. It's what we do.
MUSEUM HOURS
- TUESDAYS: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- WEDNESDAYS: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- THURSDAYS: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
- FRIDAYS: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- SATURDAYS: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- SUNDAYS: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- MONDAYS: CLOSED
Daily Admission: $13/person
ADMISSION: $13/PERSON over 12 months
A joyful gift for curious children
Museum Gift Cards
Share the joy of discovery with a gift that inspires curiosity, creativity, and connection. Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota gift cards can be used for Museum admission, memberships, or gift shop treasures.
Winter Break
Maker's Series
Join us for daily hands-on crafts, games, and creative activities that spark curiosity and keep the winter spirit alive all break long! Each event begins at 9am and lasts throughout the day (or until supplies run out).
Ignite your child's curiosity with
Early Out Camp
No School? Join us for an awe-inspiring year filled with opportunities for children to use their curiosity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity!
Proudly Presented By: Xcel Energy Foundation
April 8, 2026
A fun, hands-on event where children explore financial literacy basics like earning a paycheck, saving and spending money, and giving through interactive play stations and partner activities across the Museum.
Sponsored By: US Bank, Abdo, Eide Bailly, First National Bank, and Federated Insurance
Early Out & Summer Break
Nurture your child’s natural curiosity with hands-on STEAM activities, creative experiments, and Museum experiences designed to make school breaks and summer days unforgettable!
Proudly Presented By: Xcel Energy Foundation
A membership to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota includes unlimited access to the Museum’s galleries during regular business hours, special discounts in the Museum gift shop, and invitations to exclusive members-only events for less than $13 a month! The Museum offers a variety of membership packages to suit the needs of individuals, families, and groups.
Browse the Museum’s membership packages to find an option that works best for you. Contact Museum staff for further details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 2026
STEAM Explorers
Seed Planting with Master Gardener Casey
Day About Dancing
Exhibits
At the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, each exhibit is intentionally designed as a robust educational resource that contributes to the well-being of children and the community. Our exhibits are created with an understanding of children’s development and based on local settings and landmarks with play potential for children, their parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers to explore, think, discover, learn, and enjoy.
Explore
Children learn best through hands-on play.
Discover
The Museum environment captivates children with a wide variety of interactive exhibits.
Think
Young minds need challenges and experiences to grow!
Learn
Exhibits are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
Enjoy
Not only is play an incredible source of fun, but it is also crucial to children’s well-being.
