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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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