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 $24.00, visit Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, tour the museum's exhibits, enjoy an Omnitheater screening, and take a coffee break on us! Learn More
November 2009
| November 14 | Join us for Microscope Day at the Science Museum on Saturday, November 14 from 1-4 p.m. Examine your own unique fingerprints to see patterns that scientists use to investigate crimes. See what's uncovered using a high-magnification light microscope with a digital camera from the University of Minnesota Imaging Center. Learn why some soft drink bottles explode while waiting in warehouse storage. These and other microscope activities will be happening throughout the museum. |
| November 19 | The Titanic Thursday Evening Lecture Series continues on November 19 with What Really Sank the Titanic? Hear a presentation by Dr. Bill Gerberich, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences at the University of Minnesota. The lecture takes place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium on level 3. Tickets are $15. Visit the Titanic Lecture Series page for details and registration information. |
| November 26 | The Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater will be closed on Thursday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. |
December 2009
| December 3 | The Titanic Thursday Evening Lecture Series continues on December 3 with The Stories of Titanic. Hear a presentation by Cheryl Muré, Director of Education at Premier Exhibitions. The lecture takes place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium on level 3. Tickets are $15. Visit the Titanic Lecture Series page for details and registration information. |
| December 24 | The Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater will close at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 for the Christmas holiday. |
| December 25 | The Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater will be closed on Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. |
