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Help us kick off National Library Week with Storytime and Crafts at the Great Lakes Aquarium! Join us for family-friendly crafts, storytimes at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM, free library swag and prizes, and library staff to sign up new library card holders and reactivate library cards. And of course, all the aquarium has to offer! Admission will be free during the event, and parking in the aquarium lot will also be free.
Join us during National Library Week for stories, fresh air, and nature fun! This free, all-ages event at Jay Cooke State Park brings books and the outdoors together. Meet your local libraries, explore stories inspired by nature, and discover how the park is full of stories waiting to be read. You can expect storytimes, story strolls, naturalist-led activities and programs, crafts and swag, and library card sign-ups onsite. This event is hosted by the Minnesota State Parks System in partnership with local public libraries.
Half-off admission to the museum includes the jazz show, so only $7 per person. There are no pre-sales, simply come down and enjoy the Jazz show! Learn more at our website, as members get in free!
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am. 1/2 price admission: $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13) This event is free for members and children 2 and under. We are a participating member of a program called Museums for All that enables us to offer free admission to Trains and Toddlers to SNAP recipients.
As part of the Twin Ports Festival of History, the Duluth Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on Sunday, March 29th for a special day of hands-on history fun. Our interns from UMD’s Museum Studies program will be showcasing unique historical items from the museum’s collection. Get up close, ask questions, and discover the stories behind the objects! It’s a chance for families to explore, imagine, and experience history together. We can’t wait to see you there! No preregistration required.
A creative morning where families explore the connection between sound and color in partnership with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra. This workshop, designed for children and grown-ups to participate together, includes time to explore the museum, an engaging and interactive music lesson led by professional musicians, and a hands-on art project inspired by the rhythms and melodies of the day. Recommended for children ages 0–10 and their caregivers. Member (1 adult & 1 child) – $25 Non-Member (1 adult & 1 child) – $30 Member Add-On Participant – $10 Non-Member Add-On Participant – $12 Space is limited. Preregistration required. Reserve Your Spot