Adults – this is our chance! The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul is ALL OURS for a special Adults@Play event on Thursday, September 20th from 6:00 – 10:00pm!!! It’s also a Challenge Edition of Adult@Play, and if you complete certain challenges, you will be entered to win special prizes! Challenges include brainteasers, puzzles, physical […]

It’s OPEN! The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul has now re-opened its doors after several months of construction, remodeling and expansion, and it’s GREAT! Their grand re-opening date was on Wednesday, June 7th and we had visited during their Sneak Peek week, June 2nd – 6th. The whole museum is different! For example, the entrance moved […]

As a Minnesota Children’s Museum Play Advocate, I’m excited to announce that the Minnesota Children’s Museum’s grand opening date is June 7th! However, Sneak Peek days are June 2nd – 6th. Everyone, including members, must reserve tickets in advance  (members get free admission). Visit their website to get tickets starting on Wednesday, May 17th at […]

As an adult, have you ever been instructed to just play? Recently I attended a Minnesota Children’s Museum gathering of bloggers, librarians, professors, and other kinds of “play enthusiasts.” It was over lunchtime at Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis (an awesome place to visit for work, social gatherings or just to hang out, by the […]

The Minnesota Children’s Museum is closed now through mid-April while they complete their renovation and expansion. During their last week, my kids and I got to attend a special event for Play Advocates to enjoy their new Forces at Play by 3M gallery and learn about the exciting changes coming to the museum. For years, my kids have loved […]