Special Exhibition
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Extended through August 27, 2008
Explore the fantasy technologies depicted in the Star Wars Saga and experiment with the real science behind them. Along the way, view more than 80 props, models and costumes from all six films, on display together for the first time ever, through August 27 only!
Entrances are timed and advance reservations are strongly recommended. Additional fees apply and the museum is open daily until 11:30 p.m. Learn More | Buy Tickets
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Omnitheater Film
Special Effects
Extended through August 27, 2008
What's the perfect complement to a Star Wars exhibit? A movie, of course! Special Effects is an eye-popping, behind-the-scenes look at classic movie-making magic.
See how movie model makers, matte painters, pyrotechnicians, camera operators, animators, and computer graphics artists rely on principles of visual perception to trick your senses and treat your imagination. View the Trailer | Buy Tickets
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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
