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Located on the Zoo's Central Plaza is 'Woodland Adventure,' a nature-based play area with a Minnesota theme. Children can explore a bear's den, sit in a huge eagle's nest, cli
A brand-new exhibit created by Minnesota Children's Museum will transport families back to the Cretaceous Period (145 - 65 million years ago), the time when dinosaurs last lived on earth. 'D
'Children of Hangzhou: Connecting with China' is an exhibit designed to engage children and families in learning about one of the oldest civilizations - and now among the most modern in the
The grocery lists and dining tables of people around the globe are the subject of this provocative exhibit based on the national best selling book by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Alusio. 'Hungry
'Uncle Sam Worked Here' is an interactive on-site interpretive exhibit that gives visitors a glimpse into federal courts, wartime activities, prohibition, Immigration and more that occurred
You know about Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with a kite, a key and some lightning, but did you also know about his rebellious youth? That he pioneered wind surfing and invented swim fins
The Sunken Garden presents a seasonal potpourri of fantastic floral shows, with five popular themes each year.
Come along as we tap maple trees. Collect sap and boil it to make delicious maple syrup. Learn about traditional syruping methods, listen to Native American stories, and taste maple treats. Dates may
Photographer Jerry Mathiason and Mill City Museum embarked on a project during the state sesquicentennial in 2008 to document change on the Minneapolis riverfront, selecting historic photos from the s
For more than 100 years, the University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station has improved food and food production in Minnesota and around the world. University agronomists and horticulturalis
'A Landmark Reclaimed: From Federal Building to Community Icon,' in the Landmark Gallery, is a permanent exhibition located on the lower level of Landmark Center. The exhibit chronicles the
Soaring hawks, talking parrots, majestic owls, and many more rare and beautiful feathered creatures delight and educate Zoo guests at the Kaytee 'World of Birds' Show! The show features a va
Come hear and see the history of these sandstone caves (as seen on the History Channel's 'Secret Passages'). You will explore the original mined caves and see the finished caves (once a
Explore the sites of nightclubs, kidnappings and gun battles associated with the 1930s gangsters like John Dillinger, Ma Barker and Babyface Nelson. See the sights where the gangsters lived it up as t
The year 2009 marks the 80th anniversary of the American Swedish Institute, founded in 1929 by Swedish immigrant Swan J. Turnblad. This holiday season, this important anniversary is celebrated with a
Carl Ludwig Boeckmann, with his fiery red beard and flowing tie, was born in Christiania Norway on 29 jANUARY 1867. In 1905, at the age of 38, he settled permanently in Hennepin County but continued h
A series of engaging drop-in family activities held from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Enjoy nature related crafts, hands-on science discovery, and museum exploration. Appropriate for
This exhibition gives patrons a chance to examine something we sometimes forget: while traditions of the past might seem strangely different, peoplewill always be the same. Then...as now...people want