In honor of our 10 Year Anniversary, the Museum staff took some time to reminisce and think about some of our favorite memories of the children’s museum and why we love working here.
But this is only a fraction of the fun that happens on our prairie! We would love to hear your stories, too. What does the Children’s Museum of South Dakota mean to you?
Share your story and you will be entered to win an incredible 10th Anniversary Giveaway package:
1 year Museum Membership
$100 Play Central Toys & Books Gift Certificate
$75 Cafe Coteau Gift Certificate
Museum stickers, tattoos, and other swag
What do you love about time spent at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota?
Making memories
“I always look forward to making special memories for our guests!” –Pouran Borchardt, Café Coteau Manager
The first place I visited!
“The children’s museum was one of the first places I visited when I moved to Brookings! It is very special.” –Dora Castano, Custodian
Field trip days
“There are so many things that are my favorite, but I do love field trip days!” –Charles Stuart, Group Reservation Coordinator
Spending time with guests
“I love being with our members and guests!” –Mari von Fischer, Membership Coordinator
Time spent together
“My favorite memories are watching my children play here with my Dad. Now I get to see my niece and nephew enjoy the Museum with my boys!” –Mandy Lyons, Play Guide
Staff playtime
“Our Press Plays have been a great way to step back, get to know one another better, and most importantly PLAY! This picture featuring our ‘acting’ skills is one of my all-time favorites!” –Kate Treiber, Executive Director
Family time
“Our first trip to the Museum was in February 2012. I remember being amazed at how the kids picked up after themselves by picking corn and stocking the grocery store. (Though now I realize it isn’t quite that easy!) We had a great day in downtown Brookings, too. Grabbing a bite to eat in Cafe Coteau and checking out Nick’s Hamburgers. The ride home was delightful … two tired-out kiddos.” –Kerrie Vilhauer, Director of Marketing
Watching my kids grow
“My favorite memories are watching my kids grow up here.” – Associate Director Mike Mogard
“I have great memories of my nieces and nephews coming for the first time for our soft opening. I was so excited to share this with my family and see their first reactions! I remember them thinking it was the coolest thing ever (they all still think that) and will never forget the amount of pride my parents had that day!” –Director of Education Carrie Benson
A place to explore with sisters
“I think my favorite memory is just in general having a place for my sisters and me to explore and grow and create! The Museum has always been a place for all four of us, and even my parents to play together, even as we got older and didn’t want to do the same things. I’ll always remember climbing to the top of the clouds with my dad, creating scenes on the Lite Brite and paint wall, and building towers in Imagine a House.” –Play Guide Loren Visser
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