Science Museum of Minnesota

Looking for your next great read or listen? Check out some of our staff’s favorite scientific picks that help inform their work on the Microscope: https://bit.ly/4nNW6sw

Laurie Fink, the museum's Chair of Science, reflects on meetings of the Advisory Committeeon Immunization Practices. Discover how science guides smarter health choices at our Weighing the Evidence exhibit.

HBD Omnitheater! 🍰 To celebrate another year of mind-expanding movies on Minnesota’s largest screen, we’ve rounded up some of the Omnitheater’s best moments on the Microscope. Dive into the science behind every frame, journey back to the days of film, and celebrate all the innovation the Omnitheater has evoked at the link in our bio. Some Omni stats: 🎉 47 years old 🏢 90 feet tall ⚖️ 60 tons heavy 💺 360 seat capacity 🏃 24 frames per second speed

The Prairie Island Indian Community held ceremonies to rebury the remains of 59 people and nearly 500 sacred items that had been held for decades by the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (which stored them at Hamline University). The repatriation was facilitated through collaboration between tribal nations, the Science Museum, MN Indian Affairs Council, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, MSU Mankato researchers, and neighboring Dakota communities. MPR's Melissa Olson covered the proceedings: https://bit.ly/4nudYbu

We've been hard at work creating short films showcasing some of the most important environmental projects in our state. Grab some popcorn (and your mosquito net!) and discover how the Superior Hiking Trail Association keeps Minnesota’s “crown jewel” wild and accessible—uniting thousands in stewardship, community, and adventure along 300 scenic miles of the North Shore. Every step celebrates public lands, volunteers, and lasting connections to nature. Watch the film here: https://bit.ly/3JShiic This project was funded by Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund and created with filmmaker Jon Steinhorst.

Attending the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) conference in San Francisco? Visit the Science Museum of Minnesota booth (#213) to connect with our expert team, explore our portfolio of custom-designed exhibits, and discover how we bring cutting-edge concepts to life. Whether you’re envisioning a hands-on installation or an immersive gallery, our creative team is ready to collaborate and help you make an impact. We can’t wait to connect with colleagues and partners—see you at ASTC!

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Where would we be without nonprofits? On #NationalNonprofitDay, we celebrate the power of science education to transform lives. Here’s to keeping curiosity alive for everyone. 🌎 ✨ 👁️ #lookcloser

Thanks to our generous friends at Polaris Inc., the St. Croix Watershed Research Station staff can perform cutting-edge water research and traverse our scientific campus in comfort and reliability with a state-of-the-art Ranger. Whether navigating challenging terrain – like frozen lakes! – or conducting daily maintenance rounds, this versatile utility vehicle has become an indispensable part of our operations.

Our current Artist at Pine Needles is Greg Seitz. For over 15 years, Seitz has explored the St. Croix River’s natural systems and rich cultural history, weaving science, storytelling, and photography into his work. Seitz’s writing highlights overlooked stories—especially Indigenous voices—while examining how ecology and human life are deeply connected. His work, rooted in scientific rigor and journalistic integrity, emphasizes solidarity, resilience, and reciprocity, revealing water as the vital thread uniting land, people, and stories.