BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life
closes May 5

Take a breathtaking tour of the human life span from conception to old age. It's a journey you won't soon forget. In Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life, this all-new version of the Science Museum's most popular exhibition ever, you'll witness the human body as it changes through time. See more than 200 real human specimens—including 20 full-body plastinates in various action poses—that have been preserved through the process of plastination.

Save yourself from waiting in line; buy advance tickets online today and your visit will be a breeze.

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Social Science: Fermentational Informational is Thursday, April 11

Fill up your glass, then fill up your brain at Social Science: Fermentational Informational on Thursday, April 11 from 6-11 p.m. With wine and beer sampling from local breweries and wineries, fermentation demonstrations, music, and more, you'll put your favorite beverages under the microscope and celebrate the biology, chemistry and hand-to-mouth physics that allow these beverages to delight your senses. Hear best-selling author Mary Roach speak on her new pop-science probe due out later this month: Gulp. We're expecting a big crowd, so purchase your tickets in advance and skip the box office line by calling (651) 221-9444.

Omnifest 2013: May 10 - June 20

Mark your calendars for the return of Omnifest. For six short weeks we'll be screening five films on our Omnitheater's 90-foot domed screen. This year's films are Antarctica, Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees, Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, Tornado Alley, and Wild Ocean. Members see their first film each day for free!

Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy brunch in our Elements Café, and then enjoy the museum for free on Sunday, May 12. Seatings available at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. The menu includes chef-carved prime rib, chicken Modena, omelets made to order, variety of vegetables, three-cheese potatoes, salads, breads and rolls, plus a lavish dessert display! To reserve your spot, call (651) 292-0034 ext. 11. Learn More

Earth Day/NASA Climate Day

On Saturday, April 20 from 1-4 p.m., the museum's Earth Day/NASA Climate Day event will feature hands-on activities that focus on environmental stewardship, as well as live music with Twin Cities entertainers Matt Wilson and John Munson. MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner will deliver a keynote address at 3 p.m.

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