HQ Function

Serves as the primary public engagement center, housing major exhibit halls, the Omnitheater, educational facilities, administrative offices, and collections storage.

Notable Features:

Iconic building overlooking the Mississippi River, five permanent exhibit galleries, 10-story-tall astronaut, numerous large-scale installations (e.g., a real Triceratops fossil), and the William L. McKnight-3M Omnitheater with a 90-foot dome screen.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven, collaborative, and educational environment focused on inspiring curiosity and learning in science for visitors and staff alike. Emphasizes community engagement and hands-on learning.

HQ Significance:

A key cultural and educational institution in the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and contributing to science literacy and community development.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation, education, accessibility, community engagement, and the pursuit of scientific knowledge are reflected in its interactive exhibits, research initiatives, and open design.

Location:

While its physical operations are centered in Minnesota, the Science Museum of Minnesota achieves global reach through its traveling exhibitions that tour other museums worldwide, its participation in international research collaborations (especially in paleontology and environmental science), and its extensive online educational resources accessible to a global audience. Its research findings are published in international journals, contributing to the global scientific community.

Street Address:

120 W Kellogg Blvd

City:

Saint Paul

State/Province:

MN

Country:

USA