The Village Children's Museum

The Village Children's Museum Our mission is to inspire learning, community, and health for children and families in the Willmar Lakes Area.

🔗https://linktr.ee/thevillagechildrensmuseum

We inspire learning...
Through imaginative play, through language, through STEAM oriented exhibits, through educational exhibits, through gross motor activities and exploration, through fine motor skills activities, through art activities and exhibits. We inspire community...
Through a public, neutral space that welcomes all, that is accessible to all
cultures, incomes, abilities. Through a space

and activities that show we
value different cultures, through a space that both encourages birth and growth of
friendships and strengthens family bonds through play together, through an organization that has a presence outside of our building in the community in area family events. We inspire health...
Through an emphasis on healthy eating, active play, and social interaction. We also encourage mental/emotional health through maintaining a space to meet and interact and staff that pursues relationships to encourage spiritual, emotional, and mental health.

We’re Hiring! 🚀Do you love working with kids, inspiring curiosity, and creating unforgettable experiences?The Village Ch...
06/16/2026

We’re Hiring! 🚀

Do you love working with kids, inspiring curiosity, and creating unforgettable experiences?

The Village Children’s Museum is looking for a Mobile Village Lead to help bring our portable planetarium and educational experiences to schools, libraries, community events, and families throughout West Central Minnesota.

This is a part-time, flexible position with:
⭐ Mileage reimbursement
⭐ Paid training provided
⭐ Opportunities to make a lasting impact on children’s learning

📧 Send your resume to: [email protected]
📝 Or apply through our Indeed job posting.

Help us inspire curiosity, create wonder, and bring the excitement of exploration to children across our region.

Pilates at The Village | June 26Join Candace from Raymar Wellness LLC for a special caregiver Pilates Pop-Up!💗 7:30–8:30...
06/16/2026

Pilates at The Village | June 26

Join Candace from Raymar Wellness LLC for a special caregiver Pilates Pop-Up!

💗 7:30–8:30 AM or 9:00–10:00 AM
💗 Little ones welcome
💗 Only 10 spots per session

100% of registration fees support our future STEM Wall exhibit at The Village Children’s Museum.

Can’t make it to Pilates? You can still be part of the project! Stop by the museum, send us a message, or contact us to learn how you can support the STEM Wall Fund.

Register online or in person today!

✨ Members Only Wednesday Mornings are back! Starting June 1 through August 31, Village members get exclusive access ever...
06/02/2026

✨ Members Only Wednesday Mornings are back!

Starting June 1 through August 31, Village members get exclusive access every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a quieter, more relaxed play experience.

Whether your child loves climbing aboard the fire truck, creating in the art area, building friendships, or exploring their favorite exhibits, membership gives your family unlimited opportunities to play, learn, and grow all year long.

Don’t have a membership yet? Purchase online at www.thevillagemuseum.org/memberships or stop by the front desk during open hours and our Museum Attendants will be happy to help!

🌞 Summer hours begin this Monday, June 1 and run through August 31!Check out our updated schedule and start planning you...
05/30/2026

🌞 Summer hours begin this Monday, June 1 and run through August 31!

Check out our updated schedule and start planning your next visit. We can’t wait for a summer full of play, learning, and fun at The Village!

Huge thank you to Pro Color Graphics for creating this beautiful retractable banner for The Village!As we continue bring...
05/12/2026

Huge thank you to Pro Color Graphics for creating this beautiful retractable banner for The Village!

As we continue bringing play, learning, and connection out into the community through local events, this banner has already become such a helpful piece for us. It’s easy to travel with, simple to set up, and helps families quickly spot The Village wherever we go.

A small display can make a big first impression.

We recently created this retractable banner stand for the local children’s museum, and this is exactly why good signage matters.

It’s portable.
Professional.
Easy to set up.
And built to help their message stand out wherever they take it.

For organizations like this, the display needs to do more than look nice. It has to communicate clearly, represent the brand well, and feel inviting to the families walking by.

Clean design.
Sharp print.
Made to travel.
Ready to represent.

Proud to help a local organization that creates fun, learning, and imagination for kids in our community.

Play, learning, friendships, imagination… it all grows here. 💛At The Village, children build so much more than block tow...
05/12/2026

Play, learning, friendships, imagination… it all grows here. 💛

At The Village, children build so much more than block towers — they build confidence, communication skills, creativity, problem-solving, and connections that last far beyond a single visit.

A Village membership means year-round opportunities to explore, create, learn through play, and make memories together in a space designed just for kids and families. ✨

So excited to share the summer Growmobile schedule from United Way of West Central Minnesota ☀️🌱The Growmobile is anoth...
05/11/2026

So excited to share the summer Growmobile schedule from United Way of West Central Minnesota ☀️🌱

The Growmobile is another amazing local program helping connect families through play, learning, stories, and hands-on activities for ages 2–6 during summer break! This is a great way to plan park visits, explore our community, and enjoy fun learning opportunities throughout the season. 💚

Be sure to check out the schedule below and follow along with their adventures this summer!

☀️🦋 GrowMobile Summer 2026 Schedule! 🦋☀️

Our GrowMobile is a mobile preschool program bringing stories, learning, and hands-on fun to children ages 2–6 throughout the summer! All activities are curriculum-based and designed to help little learners grow through play, creativity, and exploration. 📚🎨

Program Dates:
June 1 – August 7, 2026
There will be no programming June 29 – July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

⚠️ Important Reminders:
• In the event of inclement weather, schedule updates will be posted on our page. United Way of West Central Minnesota

We can’t wait to see everyone for another fun-filled summer with GrowMobile! 💚

👀 Something exciting is coming to The Village…Powered by play and designed to encourage movement, coordination, problem-...
05/08/2026

👀 Something exciting is coming to The Village…

Powered by play and designed to encourage movement, coordination, problem-solving, and so much more. 💙✨

We can’t wait to share this new experience with you soon. Any guesses what it might be?

This week, The Village joined our friends from the Greater Minnesota Children’s Museum Coalition at the Capitol for Day ...
05/07/2026

This week, The Village joined our friends from the Greater Minnesota Children’s Museum Coalition at the Capitol for Day of Play!

Together, we shared how children’s museums support healthy child development through hands-on, play-based learning—and why these spaces matter so much for families and communities across Greater Minnesota.

At The Village, we see the power of play every day:
✨ children building important life skills
✨ families connecting through shared experiences
✨ parents meeting parents and building community

We’re proud to provide a space where children and families can learn, play, grow, and connect together 🌟

05/06/2026

Address

1312 Lakeland Drive SE Suite B
Willmar, MN
56201

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
4pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

(320) 262-3057

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