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Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul, MN 55102
+1 651 221 9444; +1 800 221 9444
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Hands-on exhibits introduce visitors to natural history, science, and technology in this massive museum. Highlights include the Human Body Gallery, navigating a virtual towboat down the Mississippi River, and the dinosaur lab in the Hall of Paleontology. There's also an Omnitheater. Allow 2 to 3 hours. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Admission to exhibits $9.50 adults, $6.50 children. Omnitheater $7.50 adults, $5.50 children, free for children under 4. Combination tickets available

Credit Cards Accepted

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Hours

Mon-Wed 9:30am-5pm; Thurs-Sat 9:30am-9pm; Sun noon-5pm. Extended hours in summer

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