Buckle up for a family road trip powered by imagination! Families across the Midwest know that the best memories are made when play takes the lead.
That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate Play Road Trip: a bucket list of children’s museums in Minnesota and South Dakota where kids can climb, create, explore, and discover at their own pace.
Play along at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, where imagination runs wild indoors and out! Explore KidStreet, climb the clouds, or experiment with water, air, and light in Sensations. Outside, meet Mama T. Rex or roam the Prairie. With hands-on experiences designed for all ages, it’s a place that inspires play, creativity, and discovery.
Play, learn, and explore at Great River Children’s Museum! Step into the Night Sky in the Headwaters exhibit to spot constellations, then climb high in the three-story Climber to the Clouds. From splashing in Great Big River to tinkering, building, and creating, every corner invites hands-on discovery and imagination.
Located in downtown St. Paul, the Minnesota Children’s Museum sparks learning through play with 11 hands-on exhibits across three floors. Families enjoy kid-powered play spaces where children take the lead. Explore a laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town, four-story climber, and more. Let’s play together!
At SPARK, the Children’s Museum of Rochester, MN, families discover the joy of learning through play. Nearly 10,000 square feet of interactive fun includes SPARK City, Sparky’s Garage, The Helix Climber, and Wonder Woods. With ever-changing programs in the Maker Space and dedicated areas for STEAM and community play, every visit sparks imagination, curiosity, and discovery.
Ignite curiosity at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) in downtown Mankato! CMSM is an inspiring destination with hands-on, play-based exhibits like the Mankato Clinic Tree of Forts, Coughlan Quarry, and more. Blending STEAM, agriculture, local heritage, and outdoor play, it’s a welcoming environment where discovery is always encouraged.
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