Ongoing Events
Preschool Playdate Tuesdays
Every Tuesday 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 Mysteries of the Great Lakes, and take a coffee break on us! Learn More
December 2008
| December 14 | Join award-winning Minnesota author Marilyn Jax at the museum on Sunday, December 14 from 1-3 p.m. As a former State Enforcement Investigator, Marilyn Jax will share how her investigative skills led to the writing of her highly acclaimed thriller, The Find. Her book will take you on a spellbinding journey utilizing modern criminology techniques to solve an age-old murder. Jax's presentation begins at 1 p.m. in the Xenon Room. She will be signing copies of her book from 2-3 p.m. outside the CSI: The Experience exhibition. There is no cost to attend the presentation, but please RSVP by December 12, 2008 to or (651) 221-2515. |
| December 20 | Presenters from the Minnesota BCA will be at the museum on Saturday, December 20 from 1-4 p.m. They will be set up in the Community Gallery on level 4 with information and examples of the tools and techniques they use to gather and analyze crime scene evidence. There will be an American Sign Language interpreter available for this event. |
| December 24 | The Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 for the Christmas holiday. |
| December 25 | The Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater will be closed on Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. |
January 2009
| January 4 | Sunday, January 4 is your last chance to see the CSI: The Experience exhibition! |
| January 8 | Thursday, January 8 is your last chance to see Mysteries of the Great Lakes in the Omnitheater! |
| January 9 | Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk opens on Friday, January 9 in the Omnitheater. This film takes viewers on a thrilling journey down one of America's most iconic rivers, offering the rare opportunity to experience whitewater rafting through the heart of the Grand Canyon. View the Trailer |
