Downtown Events July 13, 2009
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| Exhibits 506990 | Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionThe Science Museum launches its largest exhibit ever, which features more than 200 genuine artifacts and extensive room recreations from the doomed RMS Titanic and the rescuing Carpathia, including personal items recovered after 80 years on the ocean floor. Learn about the science involved in preserving these artifacts, the Minnesota connections to the tragedy, and the personal stories that make it so compelling. Visitors receive boarding passes when entering the exhibit and learn "their" fate in a Memorial Gallery at the exit. Advance reservations for timed tickets are strongly recommended. Print a pass to ride Metro Transit to the exhibit for free during opening weekend. 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Non-members $18-$23 (Omnitheater admission $6 additional); Members $5-$10 |
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| Exhibits 501804 | Play in the Big Back YardThe museum's outdoor play area - open May 23 through Labor Day - features a 17,000-sq. ft. prairie grass maze, medicinal garden, fossil bed, play stream table to pan for fossils and gems ($5-$10), 3-D map of the world, and educational mini-golf course ($3-$4.50). 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Weather-permitting, 10am-sunset Cost: Entry free with paid museum admission; fee for some activities |
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| Exhibits 501470 | Rooftop ArtPark GalleryThe seasonal "fourth floor" rooftop gallery offer parents and children a chance to explore nature together with a streambed that can be diverted, a shadow dome, and a tree fort. Daily activities and art explorations are offered. 651.225.6001 http://www.mcm.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-10 Time: During museum hours, weather-permitting Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 512519 | Brick by BrickThe Landmark Center displays large scale models of the State Capitol and Cathedral of St. Paul in the Visitor Information Center. http://www.landmarkcenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/13/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During center hours Cost: Free |
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| Films 506994 | TitanicaIn conjunction its Titanic exhibit, the Omnitheater in the Science Museum screens a non-fiction film about the 1991 deep-sea expedition to the shipwreck. The film includes recollections from Titanic survivor Eva Hart. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Runtime: 45 minutes. 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: See website for showtimes Cost: Film only $6.50-$7.50; Film & Exhibit $24-$29 |
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| Ongoing Library Programs 209697 | Jammies StorytimeJoin library staffers for stories, rhymes, songs, and games before bedtime. 651.266.7000 http://www.sppl.org Ongoing Each Mon 1/2/06 - 1/29/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-9 Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Tours 189554 | Guided Capitol ToursFree guided tours of the beautiful State Capitol building are offered year-round. The last tour starts one hour before closing. No reservations are required; check for exceptions due to special events. 651.296.2881 http://www.mnhs.org/statecapitol Ongoing Daily 3/11/06 - 4/29/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Presentations 165190 | Science Live TheaterScience Live programs combine dramatic theater, science demonstrations, and interactive entertainment to explore a wide variety of science topics. Visit the website for a current schedule. 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 10/19/02 - 10/19/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Several offerings daily; see website for current schedule Cost: Free with paid admission |
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