Hours & Showtimes

Special Exhibitions

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed
Now through January 5, 2014

The Maya created one of the great civilizations of the ancient world. Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed explores ancient Maya society through the eyes of powerful kings and queens and the farmers, artisans, administrators, and craftsmen who supported the elite and made up the foundations of these ancient states. The exhibition features artifacts from throughout the Maya world, interactive exhibits and evocative environments to make the lives of the Maya relevant, accessible, and approachable. Learn More | Buy Tickets

Future Earth
Now open on Level 3

Welcome planet-changer! All seven billion people on Earth now surpass natural processes in creating global change. What will Earth be like in 2050 with nine billion people? No one knows the future but one thing for certain is that we need to innovate to ensure that we all thrive on a human-dominated planet. Earth fortunately is now home to the wealthiest, healthiest, most educated, innovative, creative and interconnected populace in history. What do we want our future Earth to be? Learn More

Math Moves!
Now open on Level 3

Move, draw, build, experiment, and play with ratio and proportion. The brand-new, hands-on Math Moves! exhibition stimulates imagination and builds math muscle in visitors of all ages. It encourages a collaborative approach to problem solving. Get your hands, mind and body involved in experimenting and exploring ratios and proportions, fractions, geometric similarity, and more. Learn More

Omnitheater Film

Mystery of the Maya
Now through January 5, 2014

Take a journey back in time with the explorers who unearthed this majestic ancient civilization in the jungles of Central America in the early 19th century. Filmed on location at sacred sites throughout the Maya regions, it features re-enactments of the archaeological expeditions that uncovered what we know about the Maya and showcases some of the their most remarkable achievements in mathematics, writing, astronomy and calendrics. Dig into the story of the Maya and wonder at the vastness and grandeur of their once-hidden ancient cities in a movie experience that only the William L. McKnight-3M Omnitheater can provide. Learn More | View the Trailer

Exhibits

Mississippi River Gallery	Human Body Gallery	Cell Lab
Collections Gallery	Experiment Gallery	Dinosaurs & Fossils Gallery
Big Back Yard	Collectors' Corner	Science Buzz

Mississippi River Visitor Center

Top off your trip to the Science Museum with a visit to the National Park Service's Mississippi River Visitor Center. Located just inside the museum's Kellogg Boulevard entrance, the Visitor Center is staffed by rangers from the National Park Service who will share information about the 72-mile corridor called the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and offer tips on canoe trips, biking and hiking trails, and more. See exhibits about river biology, culture, and history. And browse through a wide-selection of merchandise relating to the river and to the United States' National Park System. Learn More