Children's Museum of South Dakota

Children's Museum of South Dakota
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Welcome to the Children's Museum of South Dakota
We promote learning for children of
all ages and abilities
through interactive, informal, hands-on
exhibits
. Located in
Brookings, SD
, the Children’s Museum of South Dakota is a place that sparks imagination for children and their grown-ups through play, creativity, and discovery.
Start Planning Your Summer!
Our camp and class schedule is live! Start planning now. Spots are filling quickly.
Preview the summer schedule
Play matters ... now more than ever!
Our Access Initiative offers $3 daily admission and affordable yearlong family memberships to those who do not have the ability to pay.
Donate to our Access Fund to ensure that every child has access to a children’s museum.
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Plan a Play-cation!
Summer is near! Make plans to meet Mama T. Rex, our life-size animatronic dinosaur. We invite you to play along with us in Brookings.
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Play is for Everyone!
We invite all families with children who could benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations to this private playtime.
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Events, Camps + Classes
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Thursday, April
23
After School Maker Studio
3 – 5:30 pm
Friday, April
24
Playful Preschoolers
8:30 – 11:30 am
Friday, April
24
Play Dates
9 – 10 am
Friday, April
24
After School Maker Studio
3 – 5:30 pm
Saturday, April
25
Play Dates
9 – 10 am
Tuesday, April
28
Story Time
2 – 2:30 pm
Tuesday, April
28
After School Maker Studio
3 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, April
28
Coteau's Community Meal
4 – 6:30 pm
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Seize the Play!
Stories, News + Power of Play
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The Power of Play
Hot Glue Camp Offers Exploration and Risk
April 3, 2026
For Grown-Ups
Museum After Dark Invites Adults to Play Like a Kid Again
March 28, 2026
What's Happening
2026 Summer Camps and Classes Open for Registration!
February 25, 2026
The Power of Play
Hot Glue Camp Offers Exploration and Risk
April 3, 2026
For Grown-Ups
Museum After Dark Invites Adults to Play Like a Kid Again
March 28, 2026
What's Happening
2026 Summer Camps and Classes Open for Registration!
February 25, 2026
On Imagination
Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create."
Albert Einstein
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“I’ve been to children’s museums in many cities in the U.S. and this one outdoes all of them, hands down!”
Bob
Review from Google
“We love the children’s museum, we live 70 miles away and got a membership because our children love it so much and it’s so worth it!”
Danielle
Facebook recommendation
“Such an incredible experience for little ones. Staff are so kind and polite. The facility is unbelievably clean!”
Tessa
Facebook recommendation
“Absolutely lovely environment for the kids! Beautifully designed exhibits and totally interactive!”
Harmony
Review from Google
“I’ve been to children’s museums in many cities in the U.S. and this one outdoes all of them, hands down!”
Bob
Review from Google
“We love the children’s museum, we live 70 miles away and got a membership because our children love it so much and it’s so worth it!”
Danielle
Facebook recommendation
“Such an incredible experience for little ones. Staff are so kind and polite. The facility is unbelievably clean!”
Tessa
Facebook recommendation
“Absolutely lovely environment for the kids! Beautifully designed exhibits and totally interactive!”
Harmony
Review from Google