Weekend family options: Science Museum, roller derby

January 2, 2014 at 7:30PM
Discovered in the ruins of Templs 22 in Copan, this finely carved figure is probably a portrait of the kingdon's 13th ruler, Waxaklajuun U'baah K'awiil. From June 21, 2013 to January 5, 2014, the Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown St. Paul will feature a new exhibit on one of the most complex and advanced civilizations of the ancient world. Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed explores the fascinating social, natural and spiritual realms of the Maya through the eyes of powerful kings and queens and
“Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

The end is near! "Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed" closes this weekend at the Science Museum. Look into the world of the ancient Maya and discover what archaeologists know about the ancient civilization through artifacts and hands-on activities. The exhibit explores the spiritual, social and natural realms and tells the story of the Maya and their modern descendants. (9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today-Sat.; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $12-$21. 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-221-9444.)

MINNESOTA MEN'S ROLLER DERBY

Under the name "Twin Cities Terrors," the Minnesota Men's Roller Derby league careens around the track this weekend. It's action at high speeds as the teams try to best each other in multiple bouts. (7 p.m. today. $12. Cheap Skate Roller Rink, 3075 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids. 763-427-8980. www.cheapskatecr.com.)

MELISSA WALKER

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