Seize the Play

Unlimited visits, member-only hours, built-in rainy day plans, and a whole year of hands-on discovery. Here are 12 reasons a Children’s Museum of South Dakota membership is one of the easiest “yes” decisions you’ll make for your family.

Buckle up for a Midwest Museum Adventure and family road trip powered by imagination! We’ve put together the ultimate Play Road Trip: a family-friendly, bucket list of children’s museums in Minnesota and South Dakota where kids can climb, create, explore, and discover at their own pace.

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.