Seeing Birds Tour
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNRecommended for ages 12+ Explore the world of birds with Don Luce, Bell Museum Associate and retired Curator of Exhibits. In this guided tour of the Bell-produced temporary exhibition Seeing Birds, Don will highlight the Bell’s art collection, which includes works by John James Audubon and Francis Lee Jaques, as well as its history, in […]
Planet Party 2022!
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNRecommended for all ages For two days only, get ready for one Moon, seven planets, and a dwarf planet! Summer is off to a great start as all seven planets join the Moon in the evening sky, along with everyone’s favorite dwarf planet Pluto. The Planetarium team will be setting up telescopes (weather permitting) outside […]
Solar Sunday
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNRecommended for all ages Sunspots, prominences, and flares…oh my! Stop by the Ruth and John Huss Observation Deck on your next trip to the Bell Museum and check out the Sun. We’ll have a variety of our solar telescopes out on our observation deck for safe solar viewing (weather permitting). With solar maximum expected in […]
Gaia
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNJoin us for Gaia, a touring installation by UK artist Luke Jerram, July 19–August 14. Gaia is an internally-lit sculpture of the Earth featuring imagery from NASA’s Visible Earth project. At 23 feet in diameter, it presents the Earth at a scale 1.8 million times smaller than its real size. The work includes a surround […]
Spooky Science: Mysteries of the Deep
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNFrom the depths of the ocean to the depths of space, explore the Spooky Science to be found in the deep. We’ve got a variety of spooky and mysterious activities available on site! Test your observation skills when you go to the galleries with the Bell Museum Spooky Quest. Stop by the Touch and See […]
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNThe narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend in Inuit society and fascinated people across cultures for centuries. The Smithsonian traveling exhibition Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend dives deep into the narwhal’s Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem so important. Through first-hand accounts from scientists and […]
October Star Party
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNJoin the Bell Museum and the White Bear Center for the Arts for a special event in celebration of NEA Big Read. We’ll have telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting!) on the roof deck. In our outdoor plaza spaces, the Big Woods Garden and the North Woods Garden, follow […]
Meet Resident Artist Felicia Cooper
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNBell resident artist and puppeteer Felicia Cooper will perform in the galleries with work in progress from her puppet show exploring Minnesota’s native mussels and the wonder of natural history collections. During her residency at the Bell, Felicia is working with curators, staff, and other experts to create a performance that draws from the Bell’s […]
Spotlight Science: Climate Solutions
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNRecommended for all ages Spotlight Science is a regular program connecting you to current science conducted at the University of Minnesota and in our community. Join researchers, students, and special guests for conversations and unique interactive experiences. Join us at the Bell for the start of The Great Northern, a Twin Cities festival celebrating our […]
Sensory Friendly Saturday
Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MNThis monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience our Minnesota Journey gallery, temporary exhibits, the Touch & See Lab, and a brief planetarium show at 8:45 am—all with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors. This month, visitors can also get hands-on with games […]