Outreach

Science Museum of Minnesota educators travel across the region to bring STEM education to you. We offer a variety of assemblies, residencies, and events for schools, libraries, and other educational organizations.

Types of Programs

students play with a giant inflatable ball during an outreach event

Assemblies

40-50 minutes long
Large-group presentations with engaging demonstrations designed to align with state and national learning standards. Available either in your school or as part of your field trip to the museum.

Residencies

40-50 minutes long
In-classroom sessions where students can participate in hands-on learning experiences. Designed to reinforce and deepen engagement with experience goals from the assemblies.

Students and an instructors use plastic containers to collect water from bins

Family Events

90 minutes long
A curated collection of hands-on activity stations designed to empower kids and caregivers to have fun with science. Customizable to suit the needs of your school, library, club, or organization.

Pricing

General pricing is based on instructor time:

$600 for a half day (up to any two programs)
$1,200 for a full day (up to four programs)
$1,500 for festivals (up to four programs, includes travel)

Prices are per instructor. Family events count as two programs. Discounts are available for schools where at least 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Questions? Fill out this form, call (651) 221-4748, or email [email protected].

INQUIRE ABOUT OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Logistics

How much do outreach programs cost?

Programs are priced based on instructor time and with one instructor. Programming needs may dictate more, and we’ll work with you to specify exact details. Fill out the inquiry form here.

Generally, pricing follows this guideline:

$600 for a half day (up to any two programs)
$1,200 for a full day (up to four programs)
$1,500 for festivals (up to four programs, includes travel)
$600 for family events

Travel costs may apply for any locations 50 miles or more from the museum.

Are there discounts available?

Discounts are available for schools where at least 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. To inquire about availability, please fill out the inquiry form.

What are the differences between each type of outreach?

Assemblies are designed for a live presentation from an educator. These demonstrations are for a larger audience, perfect for a whole grade to attend at one time.

Residencies are opportunities for more hands-on time with our unique materials and activities across multiple lessons. These are designed as an in-classroom experience, and can build on the lessons introduced during an assembly.

Events are longer in duration and designed for a wider and larger audience. They can be hosted at a school, but also at corporate events, festivals, or community gatherings.