Sparking Children's Learning through Play

Minnesota Children's Museum is dedicated to providing children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. Through immersive exhibits and programs, the museum emphasizes play as a critical ingredient in every child’s development and instills a life-long love of learning by nurturing the real-world skills children need to become engaged citizens in the future.

Our vision: “Kids play more. Adults do, too. We thrive as a happier, healthier and more innovative community through the radiant power of play.”

We Promote the Vital Role of Play in Child Development

Why Play?

Play is more than “just fun.” Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth. It’s how we learn and practice the key skills we need to be successful people - skills like critical thinking, communication, creativity, coordination, collaboration and more. Despite the numerous benefits derived from play for both children and adults, time for free play has been markedly reduced for some children.

At Minnesota Children's Museum, we:

• Promote a holistic view on play and learning
• Keep play protected and a priority in the lives of people
• Nourish and strengthen essential life-long skills
• Respect individuals as agents of their own learning

Donate Your Time to Minnesota's Future

Spark children’s learning through play by volunteering at Minnesota Children’s Museum! Discover how you can make a positive impact on children and their families and support the Museum by giving your time in one of the many available volunteer positions.

Visit our website to learn how you can be involved:

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Skilled (Pro-Bono) Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Internships

Questions? Contact us at 651-225-6048 or volunteers@mcm.org.