Minnesota Children's Museum

It's been an incredible first couple of weeks for our newest special exhibit, Monsters on Vacation, and we're so glad you're loving it! 🎉 Thrifty Minnesota recently stopped by to get in on the fun. Check out the full article to get a peek at this awesome new exhibit and learn more about how these monsters can support social-emotional learning.

Even monsters need a day off to relax and recharge. Join us for a calming, sensory-focused Monster Spa Day at the museum next month. Relax in a soothing sound bath, take part in a yoga or Zumba lesson, explore sensory stations, practice mindfulness with monster breathing cards and create your own comforting monster friend to take home.

All Monster Spa Day activities are included with museum admission or membership.

June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a month dedicated to exploring the stories and accomplishments of Immigrant communities throughout U.S. history. Visit https://mcm.org/book-wall/ to learn more about our featured books that celebrate this important month and it's history with your family.

Step into the Monster Puppet Studio, where everyday materials transform into spectacular monster creations! 👾 ✨ Design and build your very own puppet character using materials like feathers, yarn, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and more. 🎨 ✂️ 🧶 Then explore how your puppet moves as you bring it to life on stage. Practice storytelling, imagination and creative problem-solving skills through hands-on play and creation. 🤗

This Saturday, May 30, at noon, artist and author Saymoukda Vongsay will be doing a book reading in the atrium, open to all museum visitors.

She will read from her own picture book, "When Everything Was Everything," which beautifully illustrates the Lao-American refugee experience based on her memories of growing up in the Twin Cities. She will also read two other selections from our book wall, which currently highlights AANHPI Month. (A big thanks to Theater Mu for curating this month's book wall selection!)

Our Monster Party is happening in 10 days!

Move & groove at the monster dance party, listen in on monster story time, make your own monster puppet and more. Plus, be among the first to explore the Monsters on Vacation exhibit as it makes its world-premiere in St. Paul.

This monster party is included with regular museum admission. 🎟️

Monsters on Vacation is officially open! Join friendly monsters as they kick off their flip flops, put on their sunscreen and enjoy a day of fun! Make the most of your beach day as you maneuver through the monster obstacle course, feed the giant tree monsters, patch up monster-sized boo-boos at the lifeguard station and more.

This special exhibit, open through Jan. 10, is included in museum admission. As always, museum members get in free.

Looking for a fun way to spend Memorial Day weekend? We're open normal hours all weekend plus special holiday hours on Monday (9am to 4pm). This weekend also kicks off our expanded summer hours, meaning we're now open seven days a week through Labor Day.

Head to www.mcm.org/tickets/ for more info!