Ongoing Events
Preschool Playdate Tuesdays
Every Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon, join our preschool-age activities that keep little hands busy and little minds buzzing. Visit the exhibits, make your own take-home science experiment, enjoy preschool-perfect performances, demonstrations, discounts in the Explore Store and restaurants. (Additional fees apply) Learn More
Student IDiscount
Now, your ID is good for more than library books. Get special pricing every Friday evening at the Science Museum! Enjoy 8.5 acres of world-class exhibits, a giant-screen domed Omnitheater, and more for our lowest student price ever. Just bring in a valid student ID after 5 p.m. any Friday evening. Learn More
Senior Tuesdays
The Science Museum has designated the first and third Tuesdays of every month as Senior Tuesdays. Visit the Real Pirates exhibition, tour the museum's exhibits, enjoy an Omnitheater screening, and take a coffee break on us! Learn More
May 2012
| May 19 | We invite Scratch users from around the Twin Cities to share in Scratch Day on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special event is hosted by the museum's Learning Technologies Center. There will be workshop sessions and activities for everyone, including sessions for those new to Scratch, Scratchrs, and Scratch Masters. Cost is $10 per person. Advance registration is required. Call (651) 221-9444 to register. |
| May 24 | The Real Pirates Discussions continue on Thursday, May 24 with The History and Recovery of the Whydah. Hear a presentation by Barry Clifford, underwater explorer, author, and discoverer of the Whydah. The discussion takes place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium on level 3. Tickets are $12. Visit the Real Pirates Discussions page for details and registration information. |
June 2012
| June 1 | On Friday, June 1, The Living Sea will return to the Omnitheater's giant screen. Narrated by Meryl Streep and featuring the music of Sting, it's a favorite of viewers of all ages. Discover how ocean waters are connected by currents, tides, and water cycles, meet humpback whales, jellyfish, and other mysterious ocean inhabitants, and join the Coast Guard on an unforgettable rescue training mission. |
| June 12 | Join us for the Beaker and Brush Discussion, Humanizing the Machine, on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall. What does it mean to have a machine that keeps your heart beating? How does an art piece made of machine parts appeal to our humanity? We will explore the innovative, emotional and aesthetic aspects of our complex relationship with technology in a world where the gap between human and machine is narrower than ever before. |
| June 16 | Join us for Entomology Day at the Science Museum on Saturday, June 16 from 1-4 p.m. At some 1.3 million species, insects account for more than two-thirds of all known organisms on earth. All ages are welcome to explore the wonderful world of insects! Enjoy family-friendly activities such as making butterfly rings, learning about dragonflies, viewing insects under microscopes, and more. |
| June 21 | Games of chance, games of skill and strategy—come play with us this Social Science! From the games you grew up playing as a kid to games like nothing you've seen before, explore how games help you learn, that learning is fun, and that fun is sure to be had at Social Science. Grab a drink, sample food, enjoy music, and explore all that the Science Museum has to offer during this adults-only night. |
| June 28 | The Real Pirates Discussions conclude on Thursday, June 28 with Hollywood and Pirates: Truth vs. Legend. Hear a presentation by Benerson Little, author and historian. The discussion takes place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium on level 3. Tickets are $12. Visit the Real Pirates Discussions page for details and registration information. |
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