BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Science Museum of Minnesota - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260423T193639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T193643Z UID:6410-1777654800-1777665600@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-5-1/ 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:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260407T202022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T172106Z UID:6190-1777719600-1777734000@smm.org SUMMARY:Air\, Space\, and Sci-Fest DESCRIPTION:Prepare for takeoff — you’re about to embark on an out-of-this-world journey to infinity and beyond. Air\, Space\, and Sci-Fest is an all-new celebration of flight\, futuristic worlds\, and the science that powers them. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, dive deeper into our atmosphere\, from the physics of air and motion to the far reaches of space and sci-fi storytelling. Explore hands-on activities\, interactive performances\, and live demonstrations that uncover the science behind the stars\, the planets\, and the preposterous.  \n\n\n\nAir\, Space\, and Sci-Fest programming partners: \n\n\n\n\nAstro Club\, University of Minnesota Chapter\n\n\n\nAurorasaurus\n\n\n\nComo Planetarium\n\n\n\nNational Society of Black Physicists\, University of Minnesota chapter\n\n\n\nStarry Skies North\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRide free to the museum with Metro Transit! URL:https://smm.org/event/sci-fest/ 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/2026/04/nasa-hubble-space-telescope-vudiproyvBs-unsplash_FF-e1775593172421.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260429T154834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154839Z UID:6424-1778234400-1778248800@smm.org SUMMARY:Bolton and Menk Featured Partner Day DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from Bolton and Menk 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-bolton-menk/ 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:20260508T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260227T184518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T185255Z UID:5847-1778256000-1778259600@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Collections 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-5-8/ 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:20260508T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260506T174644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175528Z UID:6499-1778259600-1778270400@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 ScientistLily Watkins\, Mechanical Engineering\, 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-5-8/ 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:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260227T184443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T185053Z UID:5861-1778860800-1778864400@smm.org SUMMARY:Insider Science Tour: Anthropology DESCRIPTION:Seize this chance to not only see our Anthropology 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/anthropology-tour-5-15/ 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/2025/10/066.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260506T174900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175547Z UID:6502-1778864400-1778875200@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-5-15/ 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:20260522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 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:20260604T154620 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:20260523T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260429T140747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T145602Z UID:6382-1779573600-1779649200@smm.org SUMMARY:Opening Day: Our Backyard DESCRIPTION:Powered by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe 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:20260529T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T100000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 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:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260325T184351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T171520Z 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:20260604T154620 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:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260506T175333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T190722Z 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:20260604T154620 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:20260530T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T154620 CREATED:20260526T145655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T145820Z UID:6682-1780156800-1780171200@smm.org SUMMARY:Opening Day: Minnesota’s Greatest Environmental Investment DESCRIPTION:Be the first to see our new exhibit\, Minnesota’s Greatest Environmental Investment\, with an opening presentation on the Level 3 Atrium Stage at 4 p.m.  \n\n\n\nSince 1991\, Minnesotans have supported thousands of projects across the state through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). These projects span various geographies and fields of study but share a common goal: to preserve\, protect\, and maintain Minnesota’s natural resources.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how the ENRTF has a positive\, multigenerational impact in Minnesota by exploring an interactive map containing more than 100 stories\, all of which highlight how Minnesotans care for our outdoor spaces. In this feel-good exhibit\, enjoy mini-documentaries\, spotlight videos\, slide shows\, and activities about the people and places that are making the state more green.  URL:https://smm.org/event/minnesotas-greatest-environmental-investment-opening-2026/ 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/2025/11/LCCMR-page-hero-still.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR