The Mississippi River Gallery | Science Museum of Minnesota

Explore the mighty fascinating history and environment of America’s longest river. (Which also happens to be right outside our window.)

Included with museum admission.

The Charles E. Towboat

The Charles E. Towboat

All aboard! Feel what it’s like to captain a real river towboat. Grab the controls and enjoy the view.

Collectors' Corner

Collectors’ Corner

Bring in natural objects you’ve discovered, earn points with your knowledge, and trade them for other fossils, minerals, or bones. It’s like a mini-museum here!

Weather experiments

Weather Experiments

The forecast calls for fun with this interactive exhibit that reveals the secrets behind our ever-changing weather.

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Location: Level 5

For Educators

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