Science Museum of Minnesota & Omnitheater: Winter Discovery & Dinosaur Hall
Visit on your scheduleTue–Wed 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thu–Sat 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Closed Mondays
Science Museum of Minnesota120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102 · 8.5 mi approx. from MinneapolisDirections
All ages; dedicated early childhood play gallery for toddlers under 5; fully stroller and wheelchair accessible
From $29$29.95 adults; $19.95 kids (ages 4–17); free for kids 3 & under; Omnitheater combo add-on $9.95; income-qualified tickets available for $3
About this adventure
Overlooking the frozen Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul, the Science Museum of Minnesota offers 370,000 square feet of hands-on indoor discovery, making it the Twin Cities' top science winter destination. Children can dig into giant Triceratops fossils in the Dinosaurs & Fossils gallery, experiment with tornado generators and water waves in the Experiment Gallery, and pilot a simulated towboat along the river. The iconic William L. McKnight-3M Omnitheater features a towering 90-foot giant convertible dome screen with digital laser projection, transporting audiences through immersive Arctic wildlife journeys and deep space. The museum offers extensive stroller parking, an indoor nursing room, child-friendly cafes, and an indoor skyway connection to downtown parking ramps.
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