Minnesota Children’s Museum is dedicated to sparking children’s learning through play. Our vision: “Kids play more. Adults do, too. All families thrive in a happier, healthier and more innovative community through the radiant power of play.” The museum, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021, has provided playful learning experiences to more than 12 million visitors. The museum's downtown St. Paul location features three floors of fun and 11 interactive exhibits. Minnesota Children's Museum is consistently rated as one of the top children’s museums in the country by national media outlets such as Forbes and Parents and was named as a finalist for an Institute of Museum and Library Services Medal of Service, the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries. As the nation’s leading developer of traveling children’s museum exhibits, the museum is a trailblazer in creating immersive learning environments, reaching more than 10 million children and adults in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Visit www.mcm.org for more information.
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There's no better way to learn than through play! Museum staff got the opportunity today to learn about Ojibwe language and culture through gameplay. A huge thank you to Anthony Drews, founder & CEO of Nashke Native Games, for sharing his games, teaching staff how to play and joining in the fun himself. And thank you to Trickster Tacos for a delicious lunch!
We'll say it again and again... Play is one of the most important tools we have for helping kids thrive and grow into healthy, happy adults. Open-ended, self-directed play gives kids space and freedom to explore, connect and build life skills. But unstructured play is on the decline. MPR News with Angela Davis dove into this important topic this morning, exploring why play is so important and why parents should make it a priority. For more ideas on how parents can support play in their everyday lives, visit our Playful Parenting site for activity ideas, playful parenting support tips, expert advice and more: https://lnkd.in/gmvG3GC7
Volunteer Opportunity at our Summer Block Party on Saturday, August 17th! Two shifts available. Parking, bus passes, snacks, and drinks provided. Ages 12+ welcome (volunteers 12-14 yrs. old will need to volunteer with an adult). https://lnkd.in/gK2gDdUW
This Saturday, July 27, is Gillette Children's first ever Inclusive Day of Play. Making play a priority for every child is definitely something we can get behind! At Minnesota Children's Museum, we wholeheartedly believe that play is for everyone. It’s an essential tool that builds brains and nurtures the skills that help kids thrive and grow into healthy, happy adults. Inclusive playgrounds give children of all abilities a chance to play and connect. Visit www.inclusivedayofplay.org for an interactive map of inclusive playgrounds throughout the state. If you’re looking for an indoor play space, Minnesota Children’s Museum is fully accessible and offers a number of accessibility resources for those that need it. Let's play Saturday... and every day!
A big welcome to the newly elected members of our Board of Directors: Robin Cerio, Kate Gaio, Bonita Lucky, Nadia Siddiqui, Gada Simeso, Adrienne Todd, Clarise Tushie-Lessard and Harlee Wood II. We’re thrilled to have you in our corner and look forward to working together to further spark children's learning through play! We’d also like to say a huge thank you to our outgoing board members for their great support: Frank Bedo, Jennifer Bratton, Michael Fiddelke, Carmen Rodriguez Johnson, Christopher Kelley, CFA, CAIA and Elizabeth Rominski.
With the opening of our newest special exhibit, Monsters on Summer Vacation, which focuses on identifying and expressing emotions, it's a great time to learn about the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL). SEL is critical for children’s development and plays an important role in a child’s academic success, mental health and overall wellbeing. Learn more about why SEL is so important and how you can support your child as they grow into a SEL expert.
Eye On St. Paul catches up with our pal Jaimee Lucke Hendrikson, who does a great job leading Visit Saint Paul and promoting St. Paul as a destination for families with young kids.
Mud Zone Checklist: ✔ Mud launcher targets installed ✔ New mulch laid down ✔ Dirt delivered Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get messy, because The Mud Zone is back for the summer! Learn more about the benefits of mud play and why its so important to give kids opportunities to get messy at https://lnkd.in/gef_kaEM.
We recently got to host four students from the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota Twin Cities for a week-long internship project. This year’s interns centered their projects on creating online developmental courses for employees and employers. Congrats to Jennifer Emigdio Jimenez, Salma Khalif, Christy Vang and Maria Heinzen on the success of your projects. We loved having you at the museum!