Image of the giant astronaut at the Science Museum with a family walking up the stairs nearby

Events at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Special Events

Connecting on the Move

Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. | We’re chatting with Minnesota Public Radio to uncover how to use car time as a learning opportunity.

Community Science Day

Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Step behind the scenes and into the past, present, and future of our museum's work.

Recurring Events

Research and Collections Tours

Mondays, 10 a.m. | Get a rare look at how science is done while exploring our world-class collections and meeting the scientists who care for them.

Museum Nights

Fridays 5-8 p.m. | Our evening museum programming is the perfect weekend plan. Eat, drink, play and be STEM-y!

A family playing in the topographical sand projections exhibit.

Sensory Friendly Sundays

First Sunday of every month | Enjoy a quieter, less sensory-stimulating museum experience.