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Every day is fun and exciting at Minnesota Children's Museum. Enjoy many daily activities including Big Fun!, Story Time and more. For a complete listing of upcoming events, go to the Museum's Calendar.

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Get Moving at Action-Adventure Big Fun!

Continuing through August 29, 2008
Monday- Friday, 11:30 a.m.

Get your body moving and your heart pumping during Action-Adventure Big Fun!  Try out all kinds of great physical activities with guest fitness instructors Mondays – Thursdays.  On Fridays, join us for a Disco Dance Party!  Action-Adventure Big Fun! activities are designed for all ages and abilities.


Enjoy a Special Story Time and Book Signing with Linda Gerdner

Sunday, July 6, 2008
2:30 p.m
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Linda Gerdner, author of Grandfather's Story Cloth, will read her book during a very special story time in the atrium! After the story, head downstairs to KidSpark, the Museum's store, to meet Linda and get your copy of Grandfather's Story Cloth signed.


Visit the Museum for FREE!

Target Free 3rd Sundays.

 

 

Sunday, July 20, 2008
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Due to the number of visitors on free days, we suggest leaving strollers at home or in the car. Thank you.


Discover Reading Rewards at Pearson Family Book Night
Monday, July 21, 2008
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join the Pearson Foundation for Family Book Nights at Minnesota Children’s Museum. Pearson Family Book Nights is a free, family-focused celebration that encourages families to share in the joy of reading and learn first-hand about the long-term importance active, repetitive family reading can have in their child’s development. In addition to reading and sharing books, each family is invited to create a personalized ABC book. Healthy snacks will be served and each guest is given a family gift – a classic children’s book from the Penguin Group. There is no cost, but reservations are recommended and space is limited. Call 651-225-6035 for more information.


Experiment with Technology Treasures at Seagate Inventor's Workshop Day
Saturday, August 2, 2008
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Investigate, experiment, amd explore with scientists from Seagate Technology. Examine the inside of an Xbox, view items through a powerful microscope and create an artistic invention using high-tech art materials from Seagate.


Sleep In Your Favorite Exhibit at the Ultimate Family Camp-in
Saturday, August 9 - Sunday, August 10

Bring your tent and leave the summer heat and bugs outside! Play throughout our seven fun-packed galleries, enjoy special camping activities, make an indoor s'more and more! Each camper will receive a participation patch as well as dinner, snack and continental breakfast. Free overnight parking is also included.

Cost is $30 per member and $35 per non-member.

Pre-pay your reservation by July 25 and receive $5 off each camper.

 


Watch for These Upcoming Exhibits!

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Hmong at Heart
October 4 , 2008 – January 19, 2009
Discover Hmong culture and better understand yourself as a cultural being, with your own unique stories and patterns of living.



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