FUTURE EARTH
The Science Museum of Minnesota celebrates Earth Day with family activities and the opening of a new permanent exhibit titled "Future Earth." Hands-on activities and multimedia visualizations give visitors a glimpse at how humans have changed the planet. Opening weekend activities include a talk with polar explorer Will Steger, science writer Shawn Otto and others. The Future Earth theater is host to live presentations and features Science on a Sphere, a globe 6 feet across that displays planetary data through video projectors.
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 4/21
- $10-$13
- 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
- 651-221-9444
- www.smm.org
WHAT IF?
Families can experience role reversals during an alternate history event. Guests are invited to travel back in time and imagine a new future. Meet steampunk scribes Lyda Morehouse, Kelly McCullough and Kelly Barnhill during "Ask a Writer." Hear music by Bad September. Also participate in a fashion art activity with Leonardo's Basement.
- Noon-4 p.m. Sat. 4/21
- $6-$11
- Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
- 651-259-3000
- www.mnhs.org
