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Specimen Spotlight: Discover our collections, object-by-object
earth science,biology,social science
Science Museum scientists discover new diatom in Apostle Islands
biology,earth science
Keeping a sustainable kitchen
earth science
Get inspired: Become a community science superhero
biology
Science says: We can protect water and slow climate change at the same time
biology,earth science
Turn on the science: our top 5 Science Museum favorites
biology,physics,earth science
When knowledge and data are more accessible to everyone, science becomes more equitable.
accessibility,biology,earth science
2021 RACE Exhibition Grantees
accessibility,race,income equity
Vaccines and kids: Media resources to help answer kids’ questions
social science
Science Staff Recommendations
social science
Taking action after COP26
human rights,earth science
Science snapshots: Searching for stories
earth science
Science snapshots: Destination excavation
biology,earth science
Science snapshots: Pandemic podcast power
social science
A dinosaur has snuck into the Science Museum
biology,earth science
Digging into Droppings
biology,earth science,engineering
Build your own dino-rama
biology,earth science,engineering
Four everyday learning activities to spark discovery
social science
Facing future extremes: a more water-resilient Minnesota
earth science
Bison and cows, then and now
biology
Create colorful milk art with Princess Kay of the Milky Way
biology
Midwestern animals then and now: Add color to extinct and endangered animals
biology,earth science
The Science Museum is now 100% wind-powered
earth science
Natural Neighbors: Building a better yard for weary birds on the wing
biology,earth science
Aquatic plant provides food—and knowledge
earth science,social science
Add color to these extinct and endangered species
An Array of Solar Benefits
earth science
Which fossil flora matches your mood? Take the quiz to find out
biology,earth science
Environmental Justice with the KAYSC
earth science
Spring your brain from boredom this break
math,physics,engineering
Three out of this world space activities
earth science,physics,engineering
A mystery diatom: living fossil or something new?
earth science,biology
The science behind red lakes
earth science,biology
Travel back in time by playing ‘Tombeaux’
computer science,earth science
Science Museum of Minnesota and St. Paul City School partner for STEM distance learning
accessibility
Use your brain to decipher these Science Museum puzzles
biology
By boat and by ice: Field trips with water scientists
biology,earth science
Share your favorite museum moment
social science
Arctic lakes reveal centuries of change
biology,earth science
At-home activity: How to draw a Tyrannosaurus rex
biology,earth science
The repatriation process from collection to community
human rights,race,social science
Minnesota culture, past and present, through three local artifacts
social science,biology
Findings and resources for talking to children about COVID-19
accessibility,social science
History at home: Preserve your treasures for generations to come
social science
Share your love of birds
biology,earth science
How the Electoral College works and why you should care
social science,race,math
At-home activity: How to draw a Pteranodon
biology,social science,earth science
At-home activity: Crocodile jaw power
biology,earth science
At-home activity: Build an alligator nest
earth science,biology
Museum Voices: Why taking action for science matters to democracy
social science,human rights
The issue with the $27.5 million sale of Stan the T. rex
social science,income equity,earth science
Big discoveries are sometimes small
biology,earth science
Addressing climate change: The shift from Blueprints to Scramble
earth science
Which Minnesotan bird are you? Take the quiz
biology,earth science
How to draw a Borealosuchus
biology,earth science,social science
At-home activity: Have a conversation about race
race,social science
Race and racism
race,social science,human rights
Behind the scenes: Science Superheroes with Dr. Catherine Early
social science,earth science,biology
Backyard Dinosaurs connects ancient life to the modern day
biology,earth science
Meet Dr. Catherine Early, Barbara Brown Chair of Ornithology
biology
Exploring the past through ceramics
earth science,social science
Our past is defined by change
earth science
Every day can be #FossilFriday: Take a walk through time with paleontology
biology,earth science
At-home activity: Make your own archaeological dig 
earth science
A Tale of Two Species
biology,earth science
Archaeology: Treasure in the Trash
earth science,social science
At-home activity: Draw an Archaeopteryx
earth science
Shop the Explore Store to find your museum favorite
earth science,social science
10,000 more reasons to love science
earth science
At-home activity: Measure water quality
earth science,human rights
Cores and climate at the St Croix Watershed Research Station
earth science
Digging into the physical and digital archaeology of Çatalhöyük
earth science,social science
Intersections of race, gender, science, & sports
gender,race
A successful summer for Science Museum archaeology
earth science
Activity: Throw like it's the stone age
physics,social science
A play-by-play on summer sports injuries with Dr. Heather Cichanowski
biology
Racism kills through COVID
race,biology
Science is learning - Virtual toolkit
Mark Braun shares what it’s like to be an adaptive athlete
human rights,accessibility,physics
What is that green slime on my lake?
earth science
Summer reads and listens
earth science,social science
Up your game with physics
physics
Examine your heart rate
biology
COVID-19 medicine, protection, and research updates
biology
Bug sports: watch insects run, jump, lift weights, and wrestle
biology,earth science
Science Museum of Minnesota’s Statement on Equity and Inclusion
gender,human rights,race
Make a rainbow for Pride
race,gender,human rights
Being out in STEM
gender,human rights
Making birthdays special in social distancing
social science
Let your inner scientist out(side)!
biology,earth science
Create paper mountains to learn about land and water!
engineering,earth science
Cardboard engineering—three fun ideas
engineering
Cooking is chemistry! Bake a mug cake and explore the science of leavening
biology
Crises are connected. We should follow the science.
biology,earth science
How COVID-19 affects the climate
biology,earth science
About race: having the conversation
race
The healing power of storytelling
social science
Build a rain gauge and contribute to community science
earth science
Making bread with substitutions and science!
biology
Deep sea exploration at home
earth science,biology
Taking risks with COVID-19?
biology,math
Be hopeful, but look for good science in medicine
biology
What’s the deal with “murder hornets?”
biology
Pandemic conspiracy theories are tempting, but follow the science first
social science
Payday loans: benefit, bargain, or burden?
race,income equity
Fly at home with DELTA’s printable paper airplanes
physics,engineering
How to encourage birding for kids
earth science,biology
Sing to raise your spirits!
social science
An Equity Lens for Working Remotely
social science,accessibility
Dig Into the Science Museum’s paleontology collection
biology,earth science
3 Angry Scientists
social science,engineering
Make your own museum
social science
Protecting water with good gardening practices
biology,earth science
The changing climate is a social justice issue
human rights,earth science
Plant a bee-friendly lawn this spring
biology,earth science
Saint Paul’s Working River, a young learners’ activity book
earth science
Book review: The Human Planet
earth science,biology
You can participate in the City Nature Challenge!
earth science,biology,social science
Inside the Science Museum’s green goals
earth science,engineering
The Wonders and Worries of Nanotechnology
engineering,physics,biology
A fun (and gross) chemistry experiment in your mouth.
social science,physics
Scavenger hunt: find the light!
physics
Create a colorful chromatogram at home!
social science,physics
Think about the future and plant some trees!
earth science
Highlighting Hmong batik cloth
social science,race
What are the best materials for homemade protective facemasks?
biology
How to keep your hands truly clean
biology
Spotting good science in medicine
social science,physics
The Placebo Effect
biology,social science
What kind of woodpecker did you see?
biology,earth science,social science
Roll some dice to make a unique puppy or kitten!
biology,physics
Medical costs, risks, and benefits
biology
Engineering Fun: The Big Ball Challenge
engineering
Engineering Fun: Right On...Target
engineering
Engineering Fun: Slow—or speed up—your roll
engineering
Fighting climate change: Small steps that make a huge difference
biology,earth science
Global Virus, Global Responsibility
biology,earth science,social science
Check out the Eaglecam!
earth science,biology,social science
Staying healthy, keeping trees healthy
earth science,biology
Adopt-a-Drain
earth science,social science
Computers for distance learning
income equity
Putting it all into context
biology
Mental health and COVID-19
biology,social science
COVID-19 and racism
biology,race
Solar arrays can improve water quality, but placement matters!
earth science,math
Science Museum researcher travels to Greenland for an international research project on water quality in the face of climate change
earth science,income equity
Science Museum demonstrates technique to aid urban reforestation efforts
earth science,engineering,human rights
The Science Museum is proud to be a leading member of We Are Still In
earth science,engineering,human rights
Hamilton shares Science Museum successes at international climate conference
social science,earth science,human rights