Hours & Showtimes

Special Exhibition

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Words That Changed the World
Now through October 24, 2010

Explore the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century—the Dead Sea Scrolls, which include the earliest known texts of the Bible. These 2,000-year-old, authentic text fragments are steeped in scientific, religious, and cultural significance. The Science Museum's exhibition offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness something truly remarkable. Learn More

Omnitheater Film

Arabia
Now through November 4, 2010

Arabia reveals a unique culture, a history full of adventure, an environment of extreme challenges, a people of strong faith, and a chance for a film to bridge cultures and reduce misunderstanding between peoples. Visit the lost city of Madain Saleh and explore its ancient tombs; travel back in time to the Islamic Golden Age where Arabian science and scholarship flourished; and experience the hajj—the largest single human gathering on Earth. Learn More

Exhibits

Mississippi River Gallery	Human Body Gallery	Cell Lab
Collections Gallery	Experiment Gallery	Dinosaurs & Fossils Gallery
Big Back Yard	Science on a Sphere	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