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.

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Explore Lunar Life!

Explore the life of an astronaut in our brand new traveling exhibit.

Read How the Exhibit Came to Be

Get Paid to Play!

We are looking for creative and innovative thinkers who inspire kids and kids at heart to spark their imaginations.

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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. View upcoming events.

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Plan Your Vacation Today!

Whether we are your go-to destination or a place to stop along the way, we’ve got a few ideas to help plan your vacation with the power of play in mind.

Get 6 tips to help you plan

Events, Camps + Classes

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Colorful Creations Art Multiday Camp

Coteau's Community Meal

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Seize the Play!

Stories, News + Power of Play Go to the Blog

The Power of Play

Prehistoric Facts We Can’t Stop Roaring About

May 22, 2025

The Power of Play

Big Ideas Start Young in the Maker Studio

April 18, 2025

What's Happening

Register Now for 2025 Summer Camps and Classes!

February 25, 2025

The Power of Play

Prehistoric Facts We Can’t Stop Roaring About

May 22, 2025

The Power of Play

Big Ideas Start Young in the Maker Studio

April 18, 2025

What's Happening

Register Now for 2025 Summer Camps and Classes!

February 25, 2025

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