Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul

Name: Science Museum of Minnesota
Address: 120 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, 55102, United States
Telephone: +1 651-221-9444

#7 among attractions in Saint Paul

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Facts and practical information

Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education. Founded in 1907 and located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the 501 nonprofit institution is staffed by over 300 employees and is supported by hundreds of volunteers. The museum seeks to deliver science and education that centers equity, and its mission statement is to "Turn on the science: Inspire learning. Inform policy. Improve lives." ()

Established: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'33"N, 93°5'56"W

Address

120 W Kellogg BlvdWest SeventhSaint Paul 55102 United States

Contact

+1 651-221-9444

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Day trips

Science Museum of Minnesota – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, CHS Field, Harriet Island Regional Park.

~1030 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
5 min walk • Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cray Plaza, Saint Paul
17 min walk • Cray Plaza, located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, provides space for working, living, eating, and recreating on one square city block opened in 1986.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
CHS Field, Saint Paul
23 min walk • CHS Field is a baseball park in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is home to the St. Paul Saints of the International League of Minor League Baseball, as well as home to Hamline University's baseball team.
0.4 miS
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Bike trail
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
12 min walk • The Harriet Island Pavilion, also known as the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, is a park pavilion on Harriet Island just across the Mississippi River from downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by Clarence W.
~1960 ftN
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Minnesota Children's Museum, Saint Paul
10 min walk • The Minnesota Children's Museum is a children's museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1981 in Minneapolis, the museum moved to St. Paul in 1995. The museum includes natural exhibits of Minnesota, developmental learning areas for small children, a creativity and problem- solving area, and national traveling exhibits.
~1210 ftN
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
6 min walk • St. Paul's historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891–92.
0.7 miSE
Natural attraction, Cave, Bars and clubs
Wabasha Street Caves, Saint Paul
19 min walk • The Wabasha Street Caves is an event hall built into the sandstone caves located on the south shore of the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota.
~810 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul
4 min walk • The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota and hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers, as well as produces local musicals.
~1860 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Assumption Catholic Church, Saint Paul
9 min walk • The Church of the Assumption Catholic Church was dedicated in 1874 and is the oldest existing church in Saint Paul. It is located at 51 West Seventh Street, in downtown Saint Paul. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The parish was founded in 1856 by Bishop Joseph Crétin.
~1250 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Boat or ferry
Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Saint Paul
7 min walk • Minnesota Centennial Showboat was a traditional riverboat theatre docked at Harriet Island Regional Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
~1460 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
8 min walk • The Alexander Ramsey House is a historic house museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States; the former residence of Alexander Ramsey, who served as the first governor of Minnesota Territory and the second governor of the state of Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Science Museum of Minnesota open?

Science Museum of Minnesota is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Science Museum of Minnesota?

Nearby attractions include Saint Paul Public Library, Saint Paul (4 min walk), James J. Hill Center, Saint Paul (4 min walk), Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul (4 min walk), Rice Park, Saint Paul (5 min walk).

How to get to Science Museum of Minnesota by public transport?

The nearest stations to Science Museum of Minnesota:

Bus

5th Street & Market Street • Lines: 351, 351H, 353, 363, 94D, 94F (6 min walk)
6th Street & 7th Street • Lines: 351, 351H, 353, 363, 94D, 94F (7 min walk)

Light rail

Central Station • Lines: 902 (11 min walk)
10th Street • Lines: 902 (15 min walk)

Train

Saint Paul Union Depot (20 min walk)