This special exhibition offers a unique opportunity to learn about one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. You'll see hundreds of authentic artifacts, decipher glyphs, build arches, step inside a Maya tomb, and more in Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed. Learn how we know what we know about a spectacular, once-hidden ancient civilization. View the Field Trips Video Preview

Preview the Maya exhibition and film for free!
From Thursday, September 19 through Thursday, October 3, educators and up to three guests are encouraged to preview free of charge the Maya exhibition and Omnitheater film. Simply show your school ID at the Box Office.

School Family Nights at the Museum

Promote family learning and science literacy for your school community by booking one of our new School Family Nights. Your school can reserve the museum's interactive exhibits and special hands-on activities, allowing your students to engage in one-of-a-kind science learning with peers and family members. Programs are held on select Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. beginning October 2013.

See Mystery of the Maya on the Big Screen

The perfect complement to the Maya exhibition, Mystery of the Maya takes Omnitheater viewers on a journey back in time with the explorers who unearthed this ancient civilization in the jungles of Central America in the early 19th century. View the Trailer

Learning Programs
at Your School

The Science Museum comes to you! Energize your science curriculum with an on-site assembly or residency program. Our instructors dazzle students with larger-than-life props and present fascinating, interactive challenges to students. All of our programs support Minnesota state science standards and national benchmarks. Learn More

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