Explore, Play, Wonder, Repeat.

Welcome to wondertrek children’s museum

 

WonderTrek is open

Experience the Wonder!

After years of dreaming, planning, and coming together as a community, WonderTrek Children’s Museum is officially open! WonderTrek’s Outdoor Adventure invites children and families to explore, discover, create, and learn through the joy of play. 

Hours

  • Monday & Tuesday – Closed
  • Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Friday – 10:00am – 7:00pm
WonderTrek Site Map

ready for play

WonderTrek Exhibits

Through hands-on exhibits and interactive experiences, children are invited to follow their curiosity, explore new ideas, and discover the world around them. 

unlimited adventure

Become a Member

Become part of the WonderTrek community and make room for more moments of discovery, creativity, and play! Memberships offer unlimited visits throughout the year, giving your family endless opportunities to explore, learn, and make new memories together.

Campaign Goals

$7,000,000

$6,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

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Help Close the Gap

With ribbon cutting on the horizon, every gift makes a real difference and offers you the chance to be a champion for our children and our region. As one of the region’s most visible projects, WonderTrek offers special ways for donors and sponsors to be part of something lasting, with giving opportunities from $250 engraved pavers to $1.5 million to name our Treehouse—there’s a place for everyone to make a difference!

Where fun and learning come to play

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Events

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Stay up-to-date on everything happening at WonderTrek with our email newsletter! Get exclusive program and event information straight to your inbox. Sign up and join our community of curious explorers!

WonderTrek: Making Space for Child-Led Discovery

What happens when you let curiosity take the lead? Discover how WonderTrek Children’s Museum is reimagining learning through child-led play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on discovery.

Letter to the Editor: Help fund WonderTrek Children’s Museum

On Monday, July 27, a very hot day, many people from ages of 2-70 years plus were invited to tour the new WonderTrek Children’s Museum progress. It was an exciting opportunity to see the progress but also experience the vision of what is to come. The Adventure...

WonderTrek Blog

Stories, Updates & Exploration

Dive into the latest stories, exciting news articles, and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks! Our blog is the perfect place to discover new exhibits, upcoming events, and playful inspiration for families. Stay connected and explore all the wonder we’re creating at WonderTrek!

Adventure to-go

WonderTrek on Wheels

WonderTrek on Wheels brings play and learning to North Central Minnesota! From parks to classrooms, festivals to events, we deliver hands-on fun, creativity, and unforgettable adventures for all.

“As a family, we love spending time at WonderTrek Children’s Museum.

We have been to their studio play labs on the weekends and have engaged with them at different community events. All three of my kids, ages 2, 6, & 8, get so excited on days we come to WonderTrek and wonder what adventures they’ll have because there’s always something new along with the familiar.”

– Shannon

“The environment is so different that it really gets your kiddos thinking in such a creative way.

We had a lot of fun exploring and making friends. My son became more and more confident the more he played and overcame new obstacles. We have also attended a couple of their outdoor events during the summer/fall. The kiddos are always so excited to explore what they have to offer! Thank you for all the work you guys put in to make this available in our community.”

– Amber

We’re ready for you

After ten years of dreaming up a children’s museum like no other, we’re gearing up to open WonderTrek’s Outdoor Adventure in early 2026.

But first, we need you. More than $6,000,000 has been raised thanks to visionary donors and lots of grant writing. Now, we’re in the final push and WonderTrek needs everyone who cares for kids and the vitality of our region to join the campaign. With $1 million to go, every donation counts!

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Funds raised towards our phase 1 goal