Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
Museum in Mankato, Minnesota, US
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Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) is a children's museum located in Mankato, Minnesota. It features regularly scheduled art and science activities.[1]
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| Established | 1 May 2015 |
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| Location | Mankato, MN |
| Coordinates | 44.1619°N 94.0134°W |
| Type | Children's Museum |
| Chairperson | Kim Kleven |
| Parking | On-Site |
| Website | https://www.cmsouthernmn.org/ |
Indoor exhibits include an interactive quarry, a tree made of tree forts, and a vertical wind-tunnel. The museum offers seasonal farm exhibits outdoors during the warmer months.[2][3]
History
Location
The chosen site of the museum required extensive cleanup in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. With funding from a grant, over 2,500 tons of polluted soil and waste were removed. The existing building was made safe for renovation and use.[6]