More than a Building
The Grand Forks Children’s Museum has broken ground, and the vision is becoming visible. But the building has always been the beginning.
What brings the museum to life will be the experiences inside and around it: hands-on exhibits, programs that deepen learning, outdoor spaces that invite year-round exploration, and community partnerships that make the museum accessible and meaningful for families across the region.
This is a place being built for today’s children and for generations to come.
Designed to Welcome, Connect & Inspire
The future museum is being designed as a bright, accessible, and flexible destination where learning can happen everywhere: in galleries, classrooms, gathering spaces, outdoor areas, and shared community spaces.
Welcoming by Design
A clear entry, grand lobby, guest services, reading nooks, and gathering spaces will help families feel oriented, comfortable, and ready to explore from the moment they arrive.
Connected to the Region
The building and outdoor spaces reflect the landscapes, industries, seasons, and spirit of the Red River Valley, creating a museum that feels rooted in this place.
Built for Flexibility
Classrooms, event spaces, outdoor plazas, studios, and gathering areas will allow the museum to support school visits, public programs, private events, camps, celebrations, and community partnerships.
A New Destination on Grand Forks' Destination Corridor
Located at 1660 S. 42nd St., the museum will sit along Grand Forks’ Destination Corridor, south of the Alerus Center and near the upcoming Altru Sports Complex. The site is designed to welcome visitors indoors and outdoors, with space for gathering, learning, play, and community events.
Inside the Future Museum
Inside, the museum will be designed for movement, curiosity, gathering, and connection. From the grand lobby to flexible classrooms and community spaces, each area will help support joyful learning and meaningful shared experiences.
Built for More Than One Kind of Visit
For Children & Caregivers
Hands-on spaces will invite curiosity, movement, imagination, and shared discovery.
For Schools & Educators
Flexible learning spaces will support field trips, workshops, classroom connections, and STEAM-based programming.
For Community Gatherings
Event spaces, plazas, patios, and classrooms will create opportunities for meetings, celebrations, performances, and public programs.
For Year-Round Exploration
Indoor and outdoor spaces will give families reasons to visit, return, and experience the museum in every season.
Be An Opener of Doors
The building is taking shape, and every gift helps bring the Grand Forks Children’s Museum closer to opening strong.
Together, we are creating a place where children can explore, imagine, learn, and grow; a place built for today’s families and for generations to come.
Your support helps open the doors.