Science on Tap at Indeed Brewing

Science at Indeed Brewing
Select Summer Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Free

Visit our friends at Indeed Brewing this summer for a pop-up program series that brings our scientists directly to your local taproom. Join us for intimate presentations and conversations with leading researchers who are shaping our understanding of the world — all while enjoying Indeed pours. 

Topics will change each program, so make Indeed your spot for learning something new – while enjoying a great brew. Free to attend.

Event schedule

Fossilized plants from the Science Museum collection

July 3
Rare Animals and Plants


Explore how our vast collection of 170,000 animal and plant specimens — combined with cutting-edge technology — reveals fascinating insights into anatomy, biology, and conservation. 

An adult sits underneath the psychograph machine in the Weighing the Evidence exhibit

July 17
Questionable Medical Devices

Learn about the curious objects in the Weighing the Evidence exhibit that show us how (or how not to!) make evidence-based health care decisions by evaluating sources, costs, risks, and scientific evidence.

A photo of a fossil of Nqwebasaurus - South Africa's weirdest theropod

July 24
Dinosaurs 

See what it's like to find and uncover ancient giants with the team that did it. Check out a mini dino museum, with real fossils from the vault including a real, touchable dinosaur bone.

July 31
Taking Care of Your Treasures

See how we care for the museum's 2million+ object collection. Learn how you can use museum quality methods to take care of your own belongings — bring an item from home if you want specific advice! One item per attendee, please.

Sept. 4
Minnesota Lakes

Minnesotans love their 10,000+ unique lakes, so come learn about the Science Museum's St. Croix Watershed Research Station's protection work and ask experts your burning questions about your favorite waters.

Sept. 11
Minnesota Archaeology

Explore Minnesota's 10,000+ year human history from the end of the Ice Age through pre-European colonization, focusing on Indigenous peoples and regional climate history. Meet the archaeology team and view artifacts from the museum's collections while learning about current research projects.