Learning Labs

Bring focus and fun to your field trip

Make your next trip to the Science Museum unforgettable by booking a Learning Lab for your class!

Learning Labs are fun, unique and interactive hands-on investigations connected to exhibit topics. Each 50-minute learning lab takes place in the museum's classrooms on level 2, facilitated by an instructor from our team of experienced science educators.

The Science Museum's Learning Labs support student learning in the Minnesota State Science, Math, and Social Studies standards. They are specifically designed with your students' educational needs in mind and support your efforts to encourage their exploration of the scientific world.

Learning Labs are available for school groups at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, from September to May. Minimum/Maximum class size: 18/30 students. Reservations are required at least 2 weeks in advance for Learning Labs. To make your reservation, fill out the Field Trip Reservation Request, email , or call (651) 221-9444 Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learning Labs Price: $6 per lab, per student. This does not include museum admission. Minimum 18, maximum 30 students per lab. (180 students total capacity per day)

Learning Lab Topics for 2012-2013

Learning Labs at the Science Museum of Minnesota:

• Use real objects and unique hands-on experiences
• Make connections with curriculum, standards, exhibits and students' prior experiences
• Stimulate children's curiosity and desire to learn
• Encourage students to explore, imagine, and inquire
• Are sensitive to your students' learning and educational needs
• Set the stage for ongoing science learning

For more information, please contact Margaret Aiken at (651) 221-4705 or .