The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul. The regional science and technology museum runs various programs which cover different aspects from research and collection facilities to a science center for educating people to programs related to educating teachers and students along with an in-house Imax Convertible Dome Omni-theater. The SMM has got the distinction of providing education related to science and technology to more than a million visitors every year.
Apart from the scientific educational programs being conducted at the museum, the unique location of the museum near the Mississippi river also attracts tourists and visitors from all around the globe. The highlight of the museum is its centrally located atrium showcasing various types of dinosaur skeletons and scientifically inspired artworks. The museum’s three floors house various galleries that exhibit a large collection pertaining to various fields like natural history, paleontology and anthropology. There are various interactive displays at the museum demonstrating electrical, mathematical, weather and light phenomenon.
The galleries at SMM include the Mississippi River gallery, Dinosaur gallery, Collections gallery and The Human Body gallery. The Omni-theatre at the museum shows educational films inspired by natural world and programs for seniors and children’s along with frequent classes, lectures and special events are being conducted on a regular basis.
There are numerous accommodation options available at St. Paul from downtown hotels in St. Paul to cheap budgeted hotels and motels in St. Paul all offering world class facilities and amenities. Visitors will definitely relish a stay at either The Saint Paul Hotel or at Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel.
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