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Store Events

Did you know that the Explore Store is 100% owned and operated by the Science Museum of Minnesota? That means 100% of proceeds from every purchase support the museum’s mission of ensuring science learning is accessible to all, making every gift you give a gift for STEM learners in our community, too. 

Retail Workshops

Developed in partnership with the scientists in the museum’s Center of Research and Collections, each workshop and kit offers a new opportunity to experience hands-on science.

NEXT WORKSHOPS
April 26 & April 27 | 5:30 p.m.
Special Session: Queen Butterfly

SOLD OUT!

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Image of a Sunset Butterfly specimen from our entomology pinning kit

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
May 24 & May 25 | 5:30 p.m.
Sunset Moth



🦋 Sustainability, responsible husbandry, and conservation are core considerations as we develop our entomology products and workshop experiences. We source insects from carefully vetted vendors with those priorities in mind and in alignment with the Science Museum of Minnesota's ethics policy.