Children's Museum of South Dakota

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Welcome to the Children's Museum of South Dakota

We promote learning for children of all ages and abilities through interactive, informal, hands-on exhibits. Located in Brookings, SD, the Children’s Museum of South Dakota is a place that sparks imagination for children and their grown-ups through play, creativity, and discovery.

Make holiday memories!

Play along with us this winter break. Special holiday hours and fun events!

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Give the Gift of Play

Experiences make the best gifts! Make memories to last a lifetime by giving the gift of play.

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What are you doing during Winter Break?

From holiday creations to theater camp, we have fun camps and classes planned all break long!

Play matters ... now more than ever!

Support us this Giving Tuesday!

Your gifts support our mission to spark imagination for all!

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Explore Lunar Life!

Explore the life of an astronaut in our brand new travelling exhibit.

Read How the Exhibit Came to Be

Get Paid to Play!

We are looking for creative and innovative thinkers who inspire kids and kids at heart to spark their imaginations.

Join Our Team

Play is for everyone!

We invite all families with children who could benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations to this private playtime. View upcoming events.

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Events, Camps + Classes

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Afternoon Maker Studio

Special Monday Opening

Blog

Seize the Play!

Stories, News + Power of Play Go to the Blog

What's Happening

Holiday Activities, Winter Break, and More!

November 20, 2024

What's Happening

No School Day Camps, Preschool Classes, and More!

December 16, 2024

Recipes for Play

Three Ways to Practice the Art of Gratitude

November 10, 2024

What's Happening

Holiday Activities, Winter Break, and More!

November 20, 2024

What's Happening

No School Day Camps, Preschool Classes, and More!

December 16, 2024

Recipes for Play

Three Ways to Practice the Art of Gratitude

November 10, 2024

On Imagination

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create."

Albert Einstein

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

“I’ve been to children’s museums in many cities in the U.S. and this one outdoes all of them, hands down!”

Bob

Review from Google

“We love the children’s museum, we live 70 miles away and got a membership because our children love it so much and it’s so worth it!”

Danielle

Facebook recommendation

“Such an incredible experience for little ones. Staff are so kind and polite. The facility is unbelievable clean!”

Tessa

Facebook recommendation

“Absolutely lovely environment for the kids! Beautifully designed exhibits and totally interactive!”

Harmony

Review from Google

“I’ve been to children’s museums in many cities in the U.S. and this one outdoes all of them, hands down!”

Bob

Review from Google

“We love the children’s museum, we live 70 miles away and got a membership because our children love it so much and it’s so worth it!”

Danielle

Facebook recommendation

“Such an incredible experience for little ones. Staff are so kind and polite. The facility is unbelievable clean!”

Tessa

Facebook recommendation

“Absolutely lovely environment for the kids! Beautifully designed exhibits and totally interactive!”

Harmony

Review from Google