There’s always something fun happening at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota in Downtown Brookings! Play along any day or join in on any of these fun holiday activities and make the Museum part of your holiday tradition!
Holiday Break Hours
Looking for somewhere warm to blow off steam over the holiday? Play along in all of our Museum exhibits!
The Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
While the Museum is closed on Mondays, we will have a special Monday open on Monday, Dec. 22.
Holiday Break Camps
Day camps for 6-12-year-olds are scheduled during the holiday school breaks. From culinary creations to glow labs, there’s so much to explore in our Maker Studio.
Friday, December 19: Holiday Creations (1-5 pm // ages 5-12 // $40 ($32 members))
Monday, December 22: Slime & Sculpt Camp
Tuesday, December 23: Theater Camp
Tuesday, December 30: Culinary Creations Camp
Wednesday, December 31: New Years Creations Camp
Friday, January 2: Glow Lab Camp
Sensory Friendly Santa
Friday, December 12, 5-8 pm
The Museum’s next Sensory Friendly Play will feature a visit from Santa. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. All of the museum exhibits will be open, and Santa will be available for one-on-one time and to play in the exhibits with children. Regular admission rates apply.
Santa Visits the Museum
Tuesday, December 16, 5-6:30 pm
Santa and a few of his elves will be in the Museum’s onsite cafe, Café Coteau, on Tuesday, December 16, from 5-6:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public and does not include admission to the Museum. Guests are invited to bring their cameras. The Café will also be serving a $5 Community Meal from 4-6:30 pm.
The Museum exhibits are open for play until 7 pm (admission required).
Noon Year’s Eve
Wednesday, December 31, 10 am – 5 pm
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! The Museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Take part in a countdown confetti drop and dance party session at noon on the indoor prairie.
Make a New Year’s themed party hat, take a photo in the New Year’s photo backdrop, and play in all of the Museum exhibits. Regular admission rates apply.
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