Museum After Dark Invites Adults to Play Like a Kid Again

It’s not every day a night on the town includes a trip to the local children’s museum.

But that’s exactly what happened at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota’s Museum After Dark 21+ event on Friday, April 21.

The event included full access to the museum’s exhibits with additional games taking place throughout the night.

“We’ve often heard people say that the museum looks like so much fun and they’d love to come, but they don’t have a kid to bring with them,” said Guest Experience Manager Charles Stuart. “So we created an event just for them.”

“I want people to know that it’s ok and encouraged for adults to play, too.”

The evening not only featured games, such as Supermarket Sweep, Light Bright Pictionary, Hungry Hungry Hippo, and Throwing Things Off the Balcony, but also a variety of beverages.

Wooden Legs Brewing Company, a brew pub located in downtown Brookings, was onsite serving craft beer, and additional beverage options such as wine, seltzer, and non-alcoholic selections were available. Café Coteau, the museum’s onsite restaurant, was open extended hours serving flatbread pizzas.

“It was a great event where people were able to let loose, get out of their comfort zone, and have some fun.” said Stuart. “It was also a great way to showcase the museum to the community and share the work we do in sparking imagination for everyone.”