Events

We're on a play-and-grow roll this session! Roll balls toward targets, reach for colorful objects, crawl toward shapes and explore cause-and-effect through movement! Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror movements and play with soft materials during […]

Get ready for a pumpkin-packed day of discovery! Pumpkin Lab transforms this seasonal favorite into a giant hands-on science and sensory experience. Explore pumpkins inside and out, investigate seeds and pulp, compare sizes and shapes, build and create with pumpkin-inspired materials, and discover surprising facts through playful experiments. Along the way, families will enjoy seasonal […]

Due to Labor Day, we are moving this event to the SECOND Monday of the month. Thank you for your interest!    Join us for Coffee & Community Volunteer Mondays at Great River Children’s Museum! Volunteers gather while the museum is closed to support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the magic of play going strong. […]

So many little circles for little explorers to catch! Crawl to dots, step on them, reach for them, and roll balls between them as we create a collaborative dot experience! Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror […]

During this week (Sept 21-28), GRCM will be closed to do a thorough deep clean of the entire facility! With the help of our volunteers and staff, we'll be working hard to complete major cleaning projects that require a big team, a bit of elbow grease, and a week to work. We appreciate your understanding, […]

Find the museum out in the community this summer at local Farmers Markets! Stop by our booth for playful hands-on activities and information about upcoming programs and events at the museum. Perfect for families looking to explore, create, and connect while enjoying the market.

We’re opening our doors on a Monday — just for members! Join us for a special morning designed exclusively for our member community. With fewer visitors and a relaxed pace, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a quieter, more spacious play experience and spend dedicated time exploring the museum together. We’re grateful for our members […]

On National Coffee Day, wake up and wiggle with us with a playful grown-up-and-me morning! Wake, stretch, stir, shake, pour, and dance while connecting with other caregivers over coffee (or maybe another warm beverage)!   Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, […]

We're encouraging our little explorers to discover fun things while they play! Peekaboo, tunnels, scarves, and hidden objects encourage crawling and searching, and develop object permanence.   Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror movements and play […]

On Monday, October 12, GRCM will be OPEN all day as we observe Indigenous People's Day. Come and spend your Monday with us!

For our final week, we're celebrating movement the monster way! Stomp, creep, crawl, wiggle, and freeze like friendly monsters as we wrap up the Busy Bodies series!   Busy Bodies is a drop-in experience series that's all about movement with our birth to age three guests! We'll crawl, climb, balance, roll, dance, mirror movements and […]