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Explore the Moon in Lunar Life Space Exhibit

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.

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Recipes for Play

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Recipes for Play

Make a Flower Bookmark

March 29, 2024

Recipes for Play

Make a Dandelion Crown

May 21, 2023

Recipes for Play

Make a Dog or Cat Toy

July 29, 2022

Meet Our Members: The Minor Family

The Minor Family plays along at the Children's Museum of South Dakota twice a week, and with each visit they can always find a new adventure!

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Recipes for Play

Make a Flower Bookmark

March 29, 2024

Recipes for Play

Make a Dandelion Crown

May 21, 2023

Recipes for Play

Make a Dog or Cat Toy

July 29, 2022

Meet Our Members

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Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Buller Family

February 28, 2024

Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Donelan Family

November 3, 2023

What's Happening

Meet Our Members: The Delfanazari Family

July 12, 2023

Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Buller Family

February 28, 2024

Meet Our Members

Meet Our Members: The Donelan Family

November 3, 2023

What's Happening

Meet Our Members: The Delfanazari Family

July 12, 2023

Spanish With Dora

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Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish with Dora in Mini Explorers

July 14, 2021

Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish in Under the Hood

January 14, 2021

Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish While Visiting the Post Office

June 2, 2021

Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish with Dora in Mini Explorers

July 14, 2021

Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish in Under the Hood

January 14, 2021

Spanish With Dora

Learn Spanish While Visiting the Post Office

June 2, 2021

Recipes for Play

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Recipes for Play

Make Your Own Puffy Paint

May 11, 2017

Recipes for Play

Learn How to Make our No-Cook PLAY Dough

December 3, 2018

Recipes for Play

Explore Fizzy Bubbles

March 2, 2017

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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Recipes for Play

Make Your Own Puffy Paint

May 11, 2017

Recipes for Play

Learn How to Make our No-Cook PLAY Dough

December 3, 2018

Recipes for Play

Explore Fizzy Bubbles

March 2, 2017

What's Happening

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What's Happening

Vet Office Opens on KidStreet

August 16, 2022

What's Happening

Inviting Children to Leave Their Mark

March 23, 2022

What's Happening

Children’s Museum Recognized as South Dakota Great Place

January 7, 2022

What's Happening

Vet Office Opens on KidStreet

August 16, 2022

What's Happening

Inviting Children to Leave Their Mark

March 23, 2022

What's Happening

Children’s Museum Recognized as South Dakota Great Place

January 7, 2022

For Grown-Ups

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For Grown-Ups

Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday

September 2, 2016

For Grown-Ups

Give the Gift of Play

November 6, 2017

For Grown-Ups

Embrace Moments of Spontaneous Learning

June 29, 2017

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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For Grown-Ups

Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday

September 2, 2016

For Grown-Ups

Give the Gift of Play

November 6, 2017

For Grown-Ups

Embrace Moments of Spontaneous Learning

June 29, 2017

Inspiring Voices

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Inspiring Voices

Cultural Appreciation Day Creates New Connections

January 24, 2019

The Power of Play

A Day in the Life Spent at STEAM Camp

October 16, 2018

The Power of Play

What Stories Do

May 25, 2018

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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Inspiring Voices

Cultural Appreciation Day Creates New Connections

January 24, 2019

The Power of Play

A Day in the Life Spent at STEAM Camp

October 16, 2018

The Power of Play

What Stories Do

May 25, 2018

Innovation Learning Lab

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The Power of Play

Always More to Learn

August 30, 2018

The Power of Play

Innovation Learning Lab Offers Students Chance to Learn Through Inquiry

October 4, 2018

The Power of Play

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

May 23, 2019

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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The Power of Play

Always More to Learn

August 30, 2018

The Power of Play

Innovation Learning Lab Offers Students Chance to Learn Through Inquiry

October 4, 2018

The Power of Play

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

May 23, 2019