Ongoing Events
Preschool Playdate Mondays
Every Monday between 9:30 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
Senior Tuesdays
The Science Museum has designated the first and third Tuesdays of every month as Senior Tuesdays. For $11.00, tour the museum's exhibits, enjoy an Omnitheater screening of Special Effects, and take a coffee break on us! Learn More
August 2008
| August 28 - September 11 | Given the Science Museum's proximity to the Xcel Energy Center and our role as an official Republican National Convention (RNC) venue, the museum will close for public business on Thursday, August 28 and reopen on Friday, September 12. This closure includes the period leading up to and during the RNC, as well as the museum's annual September shutdown week when we conduct exhibit maintenance. |
September 2008
| September 12 | The Science Museum of Minnesota re-opens at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 12. |
| September 12 | Mysteries of the Great Lakes opens on Friday, September 12 in the Omnitheater. Journey through the greatest lake system in the world. Get swept up in the amazing geography, ecology and history of a region that boasts some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery on earth. View the Trailer |
| September 18 | Participate in the free public forum Privacy. Civil Liberties. Nanotechnology. on Thursday, September 18 from 7-9 p.m. In this forum, we'll feature an introduction to nanotechnology, followed by an exploration of the possible ethical implications. No previous knowledge of nano needed! Learn More |
