Otter Cove Children's Museum

Otter Cove Children's Museum Otter Cove offers hands-on learning and creative exploration with quality children's museum exhibits and an indoor playground.

Announcing...weekly Cove Creators, beginning next Wednesday, June 10!This summer, we're extending our Wednesday hours (b...
06/02/2026

Announcing...weekly Cove Creators, beginning next Wednesday, June 10!

This summer, we're extending our Wednesday hours (beginning 6/10, we'll be open until 6:00) and doing some art exploration! Cove Creators is included in daily admission/free for members. Children 10+ can be dropped off after being signed in by a parent (parents must complete waiver with emergency contact information), but all children dropped off for Cove Creators *must* stay in the Cove Creators space for the duration of their stay.

Beat the heat this week (or shelter from the rain!) and come play at Otter Cove!Be sure to stop over for our butterfly r...
06/01/2026

Beat the heat this week (or shelter from the rain!) and come play at Otter Cove!

Be sure to stop over for our butterfly release on Tuesday afternoon! We had originally hoped to let them fly after Music Makers on Thursday, but these butterflies are ready 👏 to 👏 flyyyy 👏

Shots. Blood draws. Dentist appointments. Hospital visits. 😭Kids don’t always have the words to explain why medical expe...
05/31/2026

Shots. Blood draws. Dentist appointments. Hospital visits. 😭

Kids don’t always have the words to explain why medical experiences feel so big - but play can help!

Join us for our upcoming Cove Connections session with Dr. Kaci Walvatne and learn how medical play can reduce anxiety, build confidence, and help caregivers support children through stressful (but important!) medical and dental experiences.

Practical, compassionate, play-based support for real life parenting, this Saturday at Otter Cove! Come tired, come in pajamas, come as you are. We're building a village, and we want you in it 💜

Cove Connections is FREE - and your family can play for free after! - but we do ask that you register so we have enough supplies. See you there!

https://ottercoveff.doubleknot.com/event/cove-connections/3144800

05/30/2026

Next Saturday - June 6th
Behind the Kirkbride
1:00-5:00 pm

Bring sunscreen, camp chairs or blankets, and your boogie shoes - it's almost time for KIDCHELLA!

Y'all, we've got butterflies! Not the fluttery stomach ones (although with KIDCHELLA only a week away, those are sure to...
05/29/2026

Y'all, we've got butterflies! Not the fluttery stomach ones (although with KIDCHELLA only a week away, those are sure to pop up soon) - real Painted Lady butterflies! These beauties did a speed-run through their cocoon stage. Stop in today if you want to see the process of the butterflies emerging, drying their wings, and starting to make some tentative flutters.

We'll have a release party Thursday, June 4 after Music Makers. Come sing and dance with us (10:00-10:30), then celebrate our butterflies' release around 10:45!

If summer plans are still up in the air, now’s the time to grab a spot in one of our 3-day mini camps. These small-group...
05/29/2026

If summer plans are still up in the air, now’s the time to grab a spot in one of our 3-day mini camps. These small-group experiences fill quickly - and for good reason!

✔️ Hands-on learning
✔️ Creative play
✔️ Unique themes kids LOVE

Don’t miss out! Learn more here: https://www.ottercoveff.org/classes

At Otter Cove, we know strong communities are built by people and organizations willing to invest in the future. We’re s...
05/27/2026

At Otter Cove, we know strong communities are built by people and organizations willing to invest in the future. We’re so grateful for Corporate Sponsors like Cargill who help make that possible!

Every day at the museum, children are growing through play - building confidence, creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and connections with others. Support from partners like Cargill helps nurture those experiences and ensures local families continue to have access to joyful, hands-on learning opportunities.

Thank you, Cargill, for helping young minds grow and for investing in the children and families of our community!

We hope everyone has had a peaceful Memorial Day! Here's our schedule for the last week of May - we hope to see you arou...
05/25/2026

We hope everyone has had a peaceful Memorial Day! Here's our schedule for the last week of May - we hope to see you around ☀

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice mad...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice made our communities, our freedoms, and gatherings like the ones we share at Otter Cove possible.

We are especially grateful for the support and partnership of Fergus Falls VFW Post 612 and Auxiliary and our local veterans, whose commitment to service continues long after their time in uniform. Thank you for helping strengthen our community and support opportunities for children and families to learn, play, and connect.

This Memorial Day, we pause in remembrance and gratitude. ❤️🤍💙

We're two weeks out from the end of the school year (not that anyone's counting!), and Otter Cove is ready for all our f...
05/22/2026

We're two weeks out from the end of the school year (not that anyone's counting!), and Otter Cove is ready for all our favorite teachers to join us this for Music Makers, Friendship Fridays, Cove Creators, and more! To say thanks for all you do, we're offering a $30 discount on our three-month family memberships for all educators - that's $75 for three months of art, sensory exploration, play, connection, and joy!

Message or email us for your discount code! This promotion is good through July 4 and can't be stacked with any other discounts. Stop in or purchase online here: https://ottercoveff.doubleknot.com/memberships/3-month-membership/2835802

Address

105 W. Lincoln Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
56537

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 2am
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12189985437

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