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“The long depression: South Dakota’s experience in the 1920’s and 1930’s” with Dr. Chuck Vollan

The Great Depression came to farmers in the fall of 1920 and only ended with the start of America’s involvement in World War II. When the farm economy collapsed, the […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on May 8 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on April 10 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on March 13 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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“One of a Kind” with Dr. Carter Johnson

Help us welcome SDSU professor emeritus Carter Johnson, co-author of “Ecology of Dakota Landscapes: Past, Present, and Future”, for an author talk at the museum. Dr. Johnson’s book includes factual, […]

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Museum After Dark

You are never too old to play! Experience the Children’s Museum of South Dakota during our adult only (21+) Museum After Dark party! The exhibits will be all yours along […]

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Museum After Dark

You are never too old to play! Experience the Children’s Museum of South Dakota during our adult-only (21+) Museum After Dark party! The exhibits will be all yours along with […]

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Bobcat Beat

Join Brookings High School Marching Percussion and Color Guard as they perform their winter competitive showcase and feature players from Brookings High School. Admission is $7 for Adults and $5 […]

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Insomnia Cookies Grand Opening Celebration

Get a FREE COOKIE at the Grand Opening of Insomnia Cookies this Saturday, January 14th. There will be giveaways in-store throughout the day and late into the night, with a […]

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Snow Ball

The Snow Ball is back! This winter formal is sure to be a special night for children and their parent or special someone. The museum will transform into a dance […]

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