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Events at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Special Events

Butterfly Odyssey Member Preview

Thursday, March 6, 3-5 p.m. | Flick and flutter down to the museum to explore our new temporary exhibit, Butterfly Odyssey, before it opens to the public.

Members-Only Coffee with a Ranger

Saturday, March 8, 9:15-10 a.m. | Spend your Saturday morning chatting with our neighbors at the Mississippi River Visitor Center. Don’t worry, we’ll provide the coffee!

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in STEM

Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Celebrate diversity, creativity, and science, and learn about career pathways and contributions of local STEM professionals while enjoying hands-on activities, performances, and community partner presentations.

Members-Only Pop-Up Activity

Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m.-noon | Spring is a time to check-in and refresh — stop by to decorate a journal with us. Take it home to use for doodles, goals, notes, or whatever you need to put to paper.

Members-Only Science Live Performance

Sunday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. | Dive into the wonders of water at this Science Live show. You'll make a splash learning how humans use water with pals Splish and Splash!

Science Celebration

Thursday, May 1, 6-10 p.m. | A party with a purpose, this after-hours philanthropic event features STEM-inspired fundraising games, Science Live theater performances, and engaging conversations with museum scientists.

Recurring Events

Omnifest 2025

Feb. 14-April 13, 2025 | Few places tell a story like the Omnitheater. With five different features running back-to-back daily, Omnifest is a celebration of the biggest screen in town.