Seize the Play

At the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, we LOVE dinosaurs. How could we not with our very own life-size Mama T. Rex and her son Max greeting visitors on the prairie and sparking imaginations every day! We’ve dug up some fun and surprising Dino Nuggets—bite-sized bits of trivia perfect for the dinosaur superfan or those just getting their claws into prehistoric learning.

Inspired by entrepreneurship in the After School Maker Studio, three young learners created their own camp to share with their peers.

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

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.

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.

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.