BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Science Museum of Minnesota - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Science Museum of Minnesota X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smm.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Science Museum of Minnesota REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260507T202405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T202909Z UID:6546-1779465600-1779469200@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Paleontology DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our Paleontology collection and meet the specialists doing the work. Tours are limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience\, so don’t wait to secure a spot for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. URL:https://smm.org/event/paleontology-tour-5-22/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2713.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260506T175051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175601Z UID:6505-1779469200-1779480000@smm.org SUMMARY:Museum Nights DESCRIPTION:Media Partner \n\n\n\nFriday nights are the perfect time for a museum adventure! Explore museum galleries\, check out special Science Live performances\, enjoy delectable food and drink\, and catch an Omnitheater showing of our latest large-screen offering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo make the most of your Museum Night adventure:  \n\n\n\n\n5:15 p.m.: Science Spectacle! \n\n\n\nLive demonstration featuring a rotating collection of supporting characters\, including fire\, rockets\, and more.  \n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m.: Talks with a ScientistRishi Raj\, Materials Science\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nBite-sized presentations from local scientists and researchers about a new topic each week.  \n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 p.m.: Science of Sex Trivia \n\n\n\nTest your knowledge of the history and chemistry of copulation during this adults-only offering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m.: Science Spectacle! \n\n\n\nLive demonstration featuring a rotating collection of supporting characters\, including fire\, rockets\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a less structured visit? Food\, beverage\, gallery exploration\, and Omnitheater movies are all on continuous rotation during Museum Nights. Learn more at smm.org/mn.  URL:https://smm.org/event/museum-nights-5-22/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free with admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/museum-nights-science-live.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T190000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260429T140747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T140750Z UID:6382-1779530400-1779562800@smm.org SUMMARY:Opening Day: Our Backyard DESCRIPTION:Be the first to visit Our Backyard! \n\n\n\nOur Backyard is the summer space to create\, build\, splash\, wander\, and reminisce — or simply take a break and enjoy the river view. In this interactive outdoor exhibit\, experience large-scale\, full-body\, nature-based\, messy\, and noisy experiences that reconnect you with the world around us. Our Backyard\, where engineering meets creativity on the Mississippi River\, offers sophisticated outdoor fun for all science enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nDemonstration fields and gardens provide a living laboratory for exploration of cultural connections\, sustainability\, and the future of food. Shaded seating and a 1\,700-square foot pavilion — thanks to our friends at Best Buy Foundation — make it the perfect place to enjoy lunch while exploring the museum. \n\n\n\n\n\nExhibit Highlights \n\n\n\n\nDrop a small parachute\, experimenting with wind resistance\n\n\n\nCreate and run your own obstacle course\n\n\n\nMake music in hammock chime chairs\n\n\n\nCreate a small wind turbine\, testing its effectiveness\n\n\n\nShare secrets across the park using whisper dishes\n\n\n\nDesign a game using water blasters and targets\n\n\n\nExploring Energy\, powered by Xcel Energy\, a set of interactive exhibits that give you the chance to experiment with energy and wind power URL:https://smm.org/event/backyard-opening-2026/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free with admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/our-backyard-exploring-energy-together.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260422T183828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171322Z UID:6339-1779557400-1779570000@smm.org SUMMARY:Dinner and a Movie DESCRIPTION:Media Partner \n\n\n\n\nWe formally invite you to don your chicest attire\, wake up your taste buds\, and prepare yourself for an evening of sparking your senses. This 21+ offering thoughtfully marries selected flavors with immersive museum experiences. \n\n\n\nTickets: Starting at $130 per person\, sold as singles or in groups of two and four. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent lineup: \n\n\n\n\nPrimi: Dinner on Level 6 \n\n\n\n\nStuffed mushroom caps \n\n\n\nGarden salad\n\n\n\nHerb-marinated pork tenderloin (vegetarian option available upon email request) to mkucker@levyrestaurants.com\n\n\n\nIncluded glass of beer\, wine or soda\n\n\n\nSignature lava flow cocktail or mocktail available for purchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecondi: Omnitheater showing of Volcanoes: Fires of Creation: Go where few would ever dare. \n\n\n\n\n\nDolce: Exclusive adults-only gallery exploration\, complete with dessert and drinks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Tickets are non-refundable after May 17. URL:https://smm.org/event/dinner-and-a-movie-5-23/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dinner-movie-volcanoes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T100000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260317T185554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T185558Z UID:5999-1780047000-1780048800@smm.org SUMMARY:Member Hour x Science Live: Mind Games DESCRIPTION:Our minds are a tricky place! Join us for Mind Games to learn how the brain works to make sense of the world around us. URL:https://smm.org/event/member-hour-5-29/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mind-_Games_brain-1-e1773168999336.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260325T184351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184424Z UID:6095-1780048800-1780063200@smm.org SUMMARY:Cummins Featured Partner Day DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from Cummins on the museum floor for hands-on activities and demonstrations that fuse scientific principles with their organization’s mission. Connect with STEM professionals from their organization\, learn the ‘why’ behind their work\, and deepen your understanding of their contributions to STEM.  URL:https://smm.org/event/cummins-fpd/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free with admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HB-Fuller-Featured-Partner-Day-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260507T203111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T203114Z UID:6552-1780070400-1780074000@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Collection DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our collections and meet the specialists doing the work. Tours are limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience\, so don’t wait to secure a spot for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. URL:https://smm.org/event/collections-tour-5-29/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13A7221-e1760735003154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260506T175333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175639Z UID:6508-1780074000-1780084800@smm.org SUMMARY:Museum Nights DESCRIPTION:Media Partner \n\n\n\nFriday nights are the perfect time for a museum adventure! Explore museum galleries\, check out special Science Live performances\, enjoy delectable food and drink\, and catch an Omnitheater showing of our latest large-screen offering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo make the most of your Museum Night adventure:  \n\n\n\n\n5:15 p.m.: Science Spectacle! \n\n\n\nLive demonstration featuring a rotating collection of supporting characters\, including fire\, rockets\, and more.  \n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m.: Talks with a Scientist \n\n\n\nBite-sized presentations from local scientists and researchers about a new topic each week.  \n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 p.m.: Science of Sex Trivia \n\n\n\nTest your knowledge of the history and chemistry of copulation during this adults-only offering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m.: Science Spectacle! \n\n\n\nLive demonstration featuring a rotating collection of supporting characters\, including fire\, rockets\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a less structured visit? Food\, beverage\, gallery exploration\, and Omnitheater movies are all on continuous rotation during Museum Nights. Learn more at smm.org/mn.  URL:https://smm.org/event/museum-nights-5-29/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free with admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/museum-nights-science-live.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260512T194008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T194010Z UID:6574-1780146000-1780156800@smm.org SUMMARY:Downtown Riverwalk Inauguration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the inauguration of the Downtown Riverwalk\, a vibrant two-mile loop connecting downtown Saint Paul and the Mississippi River. For generations\, the Mississippi River has shaped St\, Paul’s identity\, and the Downtown Riverwalk will bring that connection into everyday life by creating new ways to experience the river city together. \n\n\n\nExplore the Riverwalk at your own pace as parks\, plazas\, and riverfront spaces come alive with food\, live music\, guided walks\, hands-on activities\, and stories about the people\, places\, and history that shaped St. Paul as a river capital. The route stretches from the Science Museum of Minnesota along Shepard Road and Kellogg Boulevard\, linking some of downtown’s most iconic spaces — all connected by new wayfinding and river views.  \n\n\n\nHosted in partnership with Science Museum of Minnesota\, Ramsey County/Riversedge\, City of Saint Paul/Park & Recreation\, Public Art Saint Paul\, Friends of Upper Landing Park\, and Little Brazil MN. URL:https://smm.org/event/downtown-riverwalk-inauguration/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Riverwalk-Map-only.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260227T184513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T210107Z UID:5850-1780675200-1780678800@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Collection DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our collections and meet the specialists doing the work. Tours are limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience\, so don’t wait to secure a spot for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. URL:https://smm.org/event/collection-tour-6-5/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13A7221-e1760735003154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260422T203416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164515Z UID:6333-1780743600-1780758000@smm.org SUMMARY:Maker Fest DESCRIPTION:Calling all crafters\, makers\, and creatives! If you’re more inspired-by than inspiring\, you belong here just as much — join us for the first annual Maker Fest! \n\n\n\nThis new event is a celebration of creativity\, innovation\, and learning\, principles that weave into the STEM work we do every day.  \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, unravel the art of creating\, from the history of the materials we use to the science of set design. Explore hands-on activities\, conversations with local makers\, and live demonstrations that interweave the scientific and technical aspects of making with artistic and creative inspiration.  \n\n\n\nMaker Fest programming partners: \n\n\n\n\nSadie Ward\n\n\n\nCenter for People and Craft\n\n\n\nFree Geek\n\n\n\nWeavers Guild of Minnesota/Three Rivers Fibershed\n\n\n\nScience Museum of Minnesota Exhibits Department \n\n\n\nFilm North \n\n\n\nTwin Cities Maker \n\n\n\nBearded Lady Heritage Crafts \n\n\n\nChildren’s Theatre Company \n\n\n\nJason Altekruse \n\n\n\nIEEE (UMN Student Chapter) \n\n\n\nSt. Paul Art Collective \n\n\n\nAmerican Society of Landscape Architects \n\n\n\nUrban Boat Builders \n\n\n\nLandmark Jewelers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRide free to the museum with Metro Transit! URL:https://smm.org/event/maker-fest/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free with admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/our-backyard-craft-tables.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260507T203301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T203305Z UID:6557-1781280000-1781283600@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Collection DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our collections and meet the specialists doing the work. Tours are limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience\, so don’t wait to secure a spot for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. URL:https://smm.org/event/collections-tour-6-12/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13A7221-e1760735003154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260514T143218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T150348Z UID:6529-1781371800-1781391600@smm.org SUMMARY:Club Science: Pride DESCRIPTION:Media Partner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, we’re gonna party like it’s 1999 (million years ago)! We’re transforming the museum lobby into science’s hottest club\, complete with mood lighting and a live DJ (and an unalive one\, too\, — we’re looking at you\, Rexy). Join us for an unforgettable experience honoring Pride Month by getting down\, having fun\, and connecting with your community. \n\n\n\nDancing not your jam? The museum galleries will be open all evening\, so feel free to bounce between the dance floor and the museum floor to customize your combination of club and science. Whether you’re here to dance\, sip\, or wander\, Club Science is the place to be. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Features \n\n\n\n\nDance floor \n\n\n\nWhen the lights go down\, the music turns up. From 8:30-11 p.m.\, our museum lobby will transform into a one-of-a-kind club floor. \n\n\n\n\n\nIncluded glass of beer/wine \n\n\n\nThe first drink is on us! Additional beverages will be available for purchase if you want to keep them flowing after. \n\n\n\n\n\nScience Live performances \n\n\n\nUnderstand our frigid surroundings or uncover the science of mummification during live science demonstrations. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolcanoes Omnitheater showings \n\n\n\nCome head-to-head with history’s most fearsome predator in this brand new documentary combining revolutionary CGI and groundbreaking paleontology. \n\n\n\n\n\nDIY slime bar \n\n\n\nSquish it\, stretch it\, smell it\, take it home! Our friends at Twin Cities Slime will guide you through making your own one-of-a-kind souvenir. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails$55 (10% member discount)21+\, IDs checked at door Price includes one drink ticket. Food and additional beverages available for purchase at The Kitchen 6-9 p.m. URL:https://smm.org/event/club-science-pride/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CS_pride_web_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260507T202605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T203026Z UID:6549-1781884800-1781888400@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Biology DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our Biology collection and meet the specialists doing the work. Tours are limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience\, so don’t wait to secure a spot for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. URL:https://smm.org/event/biology-tour-6-19/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_7083.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260325T181344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183434Z UID:6075-1781949600-1781964000@smm.org SUMMARY:Dermatology Consultants Featured Partner Day  DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from Dermatology Consultants on the museum floor for hands-on activities and demonstrations that fuse scientific principles with their organization’s mission. Connect with STEM professionals from their organization\, learn the ‘why’ behind their work\, and deepen your understanding of their contributions to STEM.  URL:https://smm.org/event/fpd-dermatology-consultants-2/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free with admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HB-Fuller-Featured-Partner-Day-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T100000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260317T190204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T190208Z UID:6002-1782466200-1782468000@smm.org SUMMARY:Member Hour x Science Live: Mettie the Monarch DESCRIPTION:Meet Mettie the Monarch in this delightful puppet show. URL:https://smm.org/event/member-hour-6-26/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mettie_Monarch-e1773173078914.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260507T203443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T203446Z UID:6560-1782489600-1782493200@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Collection DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our collections and meet the specialists doing the work. Tours are limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience\, so don’t wait to secure a spot for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. URL:https://smm.org/event/collections-tour-6-26/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13A7221-e1760735003154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260507T144843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T175510Z UID:6533-1783767600-1783782000@smm.org SUMMARY:Critter Fest DESCRIPTION:crit·ter [noun]a living creature; an animal. \n\n\n\nAt Critter Fest\, we’re celebrating creatures of all kinds — visit the museum to make a new fluffy\, furry\, scaly\, or slimy friend! Learn about the contributions of the planet’s diverse web of living things on our daily human lives.  \n\n\n\nDuring this entomological event\, our scientists and specialists will be sharing a wealth of knowledge about the bird outside your bedroom window to the ladybug that calls your flower beds home.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive critter appearances: \n\n\n\nService dogs from Can-Do CaninesTherapy dogs from North Star Therapy AnimalsReptiles from Minnesota Herpetological Society \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent partners: \n\n\n\nNational Loon CenterInternational Wolf CenterAnimal Ark ShelterAmerican Association of Veterinary Technicians URL:https://smm.org/event/critter-fest/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CritterFest_2025_SMM-2-e1778164773954.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T181644 CREATED:20260325T182218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183455Z UID:6085-1785492000-1785506400@smm.org SUMMARY:Cummins Featured Partner Day DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from Cummins on the museum floor for hands-on activities and demonstrations that fuse scientific principles with their organization’s mission. Connect with STEM professionals from their organization\, learn the ‘why’ behind their work\, and deepen your understanding of their contributions to STEM.  URL:https://smm.org/event/fpd-cummins-2/ LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HB-Fuller-Featured-Partner-Day-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR