Seize the Play

The Maker Studio is a great place to spark imagination for school-age children. Looking for activities after school or on those no-school days? We've got them!

Lunar Life — the Children’s Museum of South Dakota’s newest exhibit — is designed for children and families to learn about space. But it turned out that building the exhibit was a learning experience in itself.

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.