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Summer camps offer preschool and elementary-age children a chance to explore science, engineering, art, and math in Brookings, South Dakota.

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Recipes for Play

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Make a Flower Bookmark
Recipes for Play

Make a Flower Bookmark
March 29, 2024
Make a Dog or Cat Toy
Recipes for Play

Make a Dog or Cat Toy
July 29, 2022
Discover Asian Culture Through Celebrations
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Discover Asian Culture Through Celebrations
September 22, 2023
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child

Celebrate the Week of the Young Child

As advocates for the growth and development of young minds, we celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 6-12, 2024. Join us!

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Make a Flower Bookmark
Recipes for Play

Make a Flower Bookmark
March 29, 2024
Make a Dog or Cat Toy
Recipes for Play

Make a Dog or Cat Toy
July 29, 2022
Discover Asian Culture Through Celebrations
What's Happening

Discover Asian Culture Through Celebrations
September 22, 2023

Meet Our Members

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Meet Our Members: The Buller Family
Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Buller Family
February 28, 2024
Meet Our Members: The Donelan Family
Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Donelan Family
November 3, 2023
Meet Our Members: The Delfanazari Family
What's Happening

Meet Our Members: The Delfanazari Family
July 12, 2023
Meet Our Members: The Buller Family
Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Buller Family
February 28, 2024
Meet Our Members: The Donelan Family
Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Donelan Family
November 3, 2023
Meet Our Members: The Delfanazari Family
What's Happening

Meet Our Members: The Delfanazari Family
July 12, 2023

Spanish With Dora

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Learn Spanish with Dora in Mini Explorers
Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish with Dora in Mini Explorers
July 14, 2021
Learn Spanish in Under the Hood
Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish in Under the Hood
January 14, 2021
Learn Spanish While Visiting the Post Office
Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish While Visiting the Post Office
June 2, 2021
Learn Spanish with Dora in Mini Explorers
Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish with Dora in Mini Explorers
July 14, 2021
Learn Spanish in Under the Hood
Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish in Under the Hood
January 14, 2021
Learn Spanish While Visiting the Post Office
Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish While Visiting the Post Office
June 2, 2021

Recipes for Play

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Make Your Own Puffy Paint
Recipes for Play

Make Your Own Puffy Paint
May 11, 2017
Learn How to Make our No-Cook PLAY Dough
Recipes for Play

Learn How to Make our No-Cook PLAY Dough
December 3, 2018
Explore Fizzy Bubbles
Recipes for Play

Explore Fizzy Bubbles
March 2, 2017
Beyond Splash - Wonder and Grow

Beyond Splash - Wonder and Grow

Here are some fun ideas and activities to explore either before coming to the museum or after your visit!

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Make Your Own Puffy Paint
Recipes for Play

Make Your Own Puffy Paint
May 11, 2017
Learn How to Make our No-Cook PLAY Dough
Recipes for Play

Learn How to Make our No-Cook PLAY Dough
December 3, 2018
Explore Fizzy Bubbles
Recipes for Play

Explore Fizzy Bubbles
March 2, 2017

What's Happening

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Vet Office Opens on KidStreet
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Vet Office Opens on KidStreet
August 16, 2022
Inviting Children to Leave Their Mark
What's Happening

Inviting Children to Leave Their Mark
March 23, 2022
Children’s Museum Recognized as South Dakota Great Place
What's Happening

Children’s Museum Recognized as South Dakota Great Place
January 7, 2022
Vet Office Opens on KidStreet
What's Happening

Vet Office Opens on KidStreet
August 16, 2022
Inviting Children to Leave Their Mark
What's Happening

Inviting Children to Leave Their Mark
March 23, 2022
Children’s Museum Recognized as South Dakota Great Place
What's Happening

Children’s Museum Recognized as South Dakota Great Place
January 7, 2022

For Grown-Ups

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Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday
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Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday
September 2, 2016
Give the Gift of Play
For Grown-Ups

Give the Gift of Play
November 6, 2017
Embrace Moments of Spontaneous Learning
For Grown-Ups

Embrace Moments of Spontaneous Learning
June 29, 2017
Memorable Moments

Memorable Moments

At the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, we work hard to offer a space where families can make meaningful memories. Memories from childhood make us who we are and help shape our lives.

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Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday
For Grown-Ups

Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday
September 2, 2016
Give the Gift of Play
For Grown-Ups

Give the Gift of Play
November 6, 2017
Embrace Moments of Spontaneous Learning
For Grown-Ups

Embrace Moments of Spontaneous Learning
June 29, 2017

Inspiring Voices

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Cultural Appreciation Day Creates New Connections
Inspiring Voices

Cultural Appreciation Day Creates New Connections
January 24, 2019
A Day in the Life Spent at STEAM Camp
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A Day in the Life Spent at STEAM Camp
October 16, 2018
What Stories Do
The Power of Play

What Stories Do
May 25, 2018
The Power of Play

The Power of Play

Learn more about the role of play in children’s learning and how you can empower your child and follow their lead to become a partner in their growth.

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Cultural Appreciation Day Creates New Connections
Inspiring Voices

Cultural Appreciation Day Creates New Connections
January 24, 2019
A Day in the Life Spent at STEAM Camp
The Power of Play

A Day in the Life Spent at STEAM Camp
October 16, 2018
What Stories Do
The Power of Play

What Stories Do
May 25, 2018

Innovation Learning Lab

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Always More to Learn
The Power of Play

Always More to Learn
August 30, 2018
Innovation Learning Lab Offers Students Chance to Learn Through Inquiry
The Power of Play

Innovation Learning Lab Offers Students Chance to Learn Through Inquiry
October 4, 2018
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The Power of Play

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
May 23, 2019
Out of this World

Out of this World

Students from Hillcrest Elementary school, located in Brookings, S.D., started making weekly visits to the Children’s Museum of South Dakota as part of a unique offering called the Innovation Learning Lab.

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Always More to Learn
The Power of Play

Always More to Learn
August 30, 2018
Innovation Learning Lab Offers Students Chance to Learn Through Inquiry
The Power of Play

Innovation Learning Lab Offers Students Chance to Learn Through Inquiry
October 4, 2018
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The Power of Play

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
May 23, 2019