Science Museum of Minnesota

User Reviews of Science Museum of Minnesota

Yelp.com Review - by Jen E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic exhibits. I've been those on Nazi eugenics and just recently the Titanic. The rest of the museum is great for kids, very hands-on. In the summer they do the Big Back Yard with mini golf and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like it, but I enjoyed the old Science Museum better, maybe its because I'm older but it kinda bores me now. When I was a kid, I could have stayed all day. I miss many of the stuff they didn't bring...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shekinah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I was a kid I loved the old Science Museum. It was one of the few things my parents were willing to spend money on to entertain their four darling children. We went there alot and I have many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ricardo m.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have a really big place, (any museum that has mini golf get five stars anytime.) an Imax and a 3D screening room They always have really cool stuff for the kids to do and a very nice collection...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Expensive parking and expensive tickets.After growing up with the exploratorium and the academy of sciences, I felt this museum was average. The dinosaurs/evolution, weather (not surprising as this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been to very many science museums in my life (just St. Paul and Chicago), but this is a great place to visit for those who enjoy learning about the world, no the universe. There are plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this museum with my heart and soul. Partially because I used to work there, and partially because it's just awesome.Lovely, informative, well-planned exhibits. Eco-friendly space, filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve W.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went here specifically to see the CSI exhibit but ended up enjoying every other aspect of this place even more. The CSI exhibit was okay, but the full-time exhibits were very interesting (can't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by katie h.

4.0 of 5 stars. With an extra 1/2 day in the cities and a 3 year old, we decided to check out the science museum. Little boy loved the dinosaurs, the two-headed turtle, and the Hmong house with dress up clothes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ericka B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I'm just jaded from having grown up with much better science museums in Southern California, but I was pretty disappointed with this place & have only managed to patronize it once or twice. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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lilaguide | Great Value!

Now that my boys are a little older, the science museum is there stop of choice. They get to actually touch a lot of the exhibits and do hands on activities. With the rotating exhibit, there is usually...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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lilaguide | Neat Museum

I've been going here ever since I was small. Now I take my son. There are many dinosaur bones and always have neat exhibits, such as the human body. We were able to look at what kinds of germs are living on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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lilaguide | Wondeful museum but not for kids under 6 really

My husband and I have been members for a couple years but didn't renew it after we had our son. We will when he's older. It's a wondeful place to visit, but it seems like parents bring their kids and assume...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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lilaguide | Better for older children

At 14 months, my son is a little too young yet to fully appreciate the museum. We went for the Pompeii exhibit But he did have fun in one of the interactive sections (by the Hmong house) - there was a little...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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lilaguide | ok

my son is 16 months and was too young for the science museum
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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lilaguide | good way to spen the afternoon

tickets avilible at library, and year passes avalible for low income, with presentation of WIC folder.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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lilaguide | A great place for adults and kids

Though definitely more for older kids, I love the fact that I really enjoy being there and being engaged with all the different exhibits especially the omnifilms. Definitely a place to check out!They also have...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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lilaguide | fun

This is a great place for kids and adults
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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lilaguide | Great Activity

The science museum is a great activity for kids of all ages. It is nice to do for little ones as they have a good climbing area just for babies. It is also a great combination of educational and fun. Parking...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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lilaguide | Small and limited for the price

The Science Museum has a lot of very nice travelling exhibits that visit, but the majority of the museum is for older children (4-14) and does not have many exhibits. There is a large exhibit on the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Science Museum!! It is such a great place to learn about so much random stuff!! I agree the old museum was a lot cooler, mostly because I took so many field trips there and I knew all the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kristen m.

4.0 of 5 stars. impressive if compared to what i remember of the exploratorium here in sf. floors and floors of exhibits-lots hands on-that had my science geek gf grinning from ear to ear and hopping around. i was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely loved both my visits to this museum. First off, it was warmer than the 14 or so degrees it seemed to be outside the first time, so one star for that alone. Besides that, this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure when the other person visited, but when I went back in 04 I thought this placed rocked. During my years moving from place to place, I've used the Science Museum of Minnesota as a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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lilaguide | Science Museum Of Minnesota Editorial Review

an awesome science museum with activities and exhibits for kids of all ages... in the warmer months there is a mini-golf course and a maze outside... a membership is a great deal if you plan to visit more than...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Booooo!Oh man, I read about the new museum years before it was built and I just couldn't wait for it to finally open. I imagined it as a more futuristic, more elaborate version of the Science Museum...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Play Meets Science

The Science Museum of Minnesota is a perfect combination of education and entertainment. Although admission and parking are pricey, this is one place definitely worth checking out. The museum allows y...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Omnitheatre

The Omnitheatre is located inside the Science Musuem in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Omnitheatre is a theatre that wraps around you and above you, forming a circle of a screen. It starts out as a IMAX s...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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I Love This Museum

I went to this Museum last year for a school trip. I had a blast. I had so much fun at every exhibit! Now I'm trying to talk my mom into bringing our family tomorrow.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Science Museum-Bodyworlds

The Science Museum in Saint Paul, MN is featuring a wonderful exhibit right now, Bodyworlds. This exhibit is worth checking out. I went on Mother's Day with my family. It features real bodies that...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Must see

I remember the first time I saw the omni theater. I was visiting the Twin Cities from Iowa and my brother took me. I think the movie was about the artic ( this was 25 years ago) It made a wonderful...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Check it out

If you have not been to the "New" Science Museum, I recommend that you check it out. If you remember the old one, this one has the same flavor, but is much better. I think it is worth it for the vie...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Great way to see a movie

But not so good if you're subject to dizziness. I do have issues with all IMAX movies, but the experience I had at the OmniTheater was great. We saw the movie about the Nile, and there were only a f...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Family Fave

The science Museum is a great place for kids to learn, explore and have fun. We have been bringing our son since he was 3 and he is hooked. He loves the dinosaurs and scinece experiment type exhibits....
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Another must see in St. Paul. Great way for the whole family to learn all kinds of things. There is the 3-D cinema and the that are great. Just remember to keep your glasses on at the 3D theater . ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Great Way to Spend the Day!!

Great stop, the museum offer many great exhibits, you can spend all day here and never get the full experience. A great place for kids, lots of interaction stations, great science shows. A must see in...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Floors of great fun!

If you're a tactile person, this is the place for you to go. There are at least four floors of awesome fun awaiting you at the Minneapolis Science Museum. For kids, there are many activities to enga...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Science Museum of Minnesota

I would recommend Science Museum of Minnesota to both children and adults. Granted, most exhibits are catering to children – but adults will find plenty of things to do and learn as well. Plus, the m...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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great place to take your family

The science museum is a great place to take your family, there are so many interesting exhibits that both children and adults will enjoy. The experience was wonderful for everyone. There is a lot to...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Huge dinosaurs

Great place for elementary students on up. It is a little more difficult for younger kids because alot of the exhibits have a lot of reading. The omni theater is great and has a variety of nature an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Great Museum

I have always loved the Science Museum of Minnesota, but it's especially great now that they built a new building. The exhibits are amazing, the Omnitheater is great and it's fun to see a show there....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Should be called Children's Museum

The Science Museum of Minnesota is a good place to take your kids. It also has an Omnimax theater, which is definitely fun if it is playing a good movie. However, if you don't have kids or a hankerin'...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Fun for everyone!

The Science Museum is a great place for young and old. Their new location and new building are great. They always have good dinosaur exhibits and usually feature a traveling exhibit, so you will see...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Informative!

The Science Museum of Minnesota offers information on everything science. There are many different exhibits, an Imax theatre, and seasonal activities. However, viewing the same exhibits multiple times...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Fun Exhibits

The science museum is a great place to take kids. They have a blast going through each of the different rooms. Everything is hands on and allows the kids to learn while having fun. The Grossology e...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Science Museum

This is one of the great places to go in St Paul. The Science Museum moved into a larger building a few years ago and it was worth it! I've always been a big fan of the dinosaur exhibit. They have ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Great place for the family

The Science Museum of Minnesota, located on the riverfront in downtown St. Paul, is a fabulous place to go with friend or with family. There are a number of exhibits, all of which will appeal to chil...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Fun for all ages

My husband and I recently visited the Science Museum of MN. It has been years since either of us last visited so we were unsure if we would still be interested in their exhibits. We found it to be e...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Very fun!!!

I have been coming to the Science Museum of MN for years! I have great memories of going there as a child. I have also gone there for group outings as an adult. My husband and I also can't wait to ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Fun for all ages

The science museum is usually a fun place to visit, with lots to see and do. It can get very crowded which makes it challenging to view exhibits and do some of the hands-on activities, but that is th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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lilaguide | Science Museum Of Minnesota

another spendy day, but its good for the older kids. I find my 7 and 12 year old like it more than the 4 year old. again, pack a lunch!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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lilaguide | Science Museum Of Minnesota

An awesome science museum with activities and exhibits for kids of all ages. In warm months, a mini-golf course and a maze are open outside as well. They also offer great classes and summer programs for kids...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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WOW

Great stop, even for the "science for dumdies". the museum ofers many great exhibits, you can spend all day here and never get the full experiance. A great stop for kids, lots of interaction stations, great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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bedfellow

The science musuem has changing exhibits which are interesting to all ages,
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Fun place for kids..can get boring

I'd recommend if you had kids this would be a good place to go. The Omni Theater is the best however...I'd recommend buying a ticket to watch whatever they're showing. The museum changes its subjects, however...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Outstanding attraction

Excellent. You'll have a good experience and enjoy all the exhibits. Plenty of on-site parking at a very reasonable rate.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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