Science Museum of Minnesota

You're never too old to have fun and learn! Visit the national park service center, enjoy an Omni movie and plan for serious time exploring the exhibits . #adultcampin

Love their ever changing exhibitions . There's so much for kids to do. As well as adults who used to be kids.

Check out Fermentational Informational. Once a month they have a night of 21+ which includes 10 beer samples from local breweries while big kids get to play in the museum without those annoying kids!

Friendly , knowledgeable staff . A variety of exhibits , though they haven't changed in a while they're working on it. They get amazing visiting exhibits like King Tut , Titanic and Pompeii.

Go and check out the pirate exhibit while it's still here! There was an incredible variety of interesting things to look at- my family and I loved it!

Everything interactive. As a childhood Dino lover. It was phenomenal.

An internationally recognized learning and research center, the Science Museum of Minnesota is home to an extensive collection of permanent and travelling science exhibits . Read more

The quackery exhibit is very cool as well as the Sportsology.

There is a 60 foot astronaut suit that project a video of you face on the faceplate. Pretty cool!

Voted the Best Museum by City Pages in 2011! It's known for bringing in big exhibits , like King Tut and the Dead Sea Scrolls , but the regular galleries and experimental rooms are not to be missed!

After catching a movie at the Omni Theater , the exit takes you past the projector setup, so you can see how it works.

To save money and share the experience, buy one audio tour for the touring special exhibits . Take turns listening and sharing what you learn as you walk through the exhibit .

Do try the Napolitano astronaut ice cream at the gift store . Worth the money and the experience

the stairs in the lobby to the left of the entrance are musical

there's a baby room in the back with large blocks and a lot of books

Wonderful museum right on the river . great place for a family activity!

Always love the museum , recently went here for a wedding and was pleasantly surprised that it is a great venue.

Just moved here and by far the BEST place I've ever lived in :) Extraordinary place, great leasing staff and GORGEOUS view .

An awesome place, hands down. Whether for a few hours or a summer camp , the Science Museum of MN visit always ends with smiles.

Seek the musical stairs and lights. Ask the polar bear if you are stumped.

Try lots of hands-on exhibits about the human body, the Mississippi River , weather, dinosaurs and much more.

Amazing Caves has amazing pictures of all different types of caves from all over the world!

Get tickets in advance online. View the movie Mummies before you visit the Tutankhamen exhibit . Arrive at the theater early to get the best seats.

Great for kids elementary to early middle-school - exhibits are not designed for older teens/adults.

NASA scientists conduct a wide variety of experiments. Explore the world of math and physical science in the Experiment Gallery as you test hydraulics, light management, electro-chemistry, & more! Read more

This is a great learning experience for kids. Our kids love this place!

Exhibits that are fun and informative for people of all ages

bring some natural objects to trade at the trading post

Get a bag of the polished rocks, it's probably the coolest most interactive souvenir you can get here

Really interesting showing of the butterflies flight going on in the omni theater . Check it out.

Perfect place to spend time with children

Would be a great place to take the kids! Omni theater is awesome!

The musical stairs are a must to experience here!

Thanks! I like to make sure the residents are happy! Great place to live also!

There is a great cell exhibit right now. You can swab your own cheeks and see them under a microscope.

Amazing Social Science, breathtaking Omni Theater . Perfect place for anyone. Must see.

Go downstairs and play putt-putt golf ! Its the best course around!

Don't leave without a visit to the Omnitheatre-the only moving some the theater in America!

The Maya exhibit is pretty cool. You can skip the IMAX movie , though.

Awesome exhibit on race & Sherlock Holmes mystery! Play on the musical stairs .

They have Braille descriptions and raised maps for visually impaired guests!!

Visit the cell lab with kids 8 - 14 they can do some neat experiments! (each takes ~20 min). Cool!

Excellent food on the restaurant on level 6. Fresh and tasty.

Great museum field with a variety of things for all ages. Try parking a few blocks away so you can avoid the expensive parking ramp

If you visit the Dead Sea scrolls exhibit on a Tuesday between 1-3, the Dir. of the Saint Johns Bible is on hand to talk about the SJB. He'll be in the SJB exhibition area.

Bring your student ID after 5pm on Fridays to save some money

Go on Friday evenings if you enjoy little to no crowds.

Get a membership, it's worth it!

Cheap admission for students Fridays after 5 PM!

Very fun for all ages!