The Works
Location
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN
55424
United States
Phone:
(952) 848-4848
44° 55' 39.432" N, 93° 22' 27.0336" W
See map: Google Maps
From the Website:
"The Works is a "hands-on, minds-on" museum that makes learning about engineering, science and technology interesting, understandable and fun. Bring your family and enjoy unique exhibits that are designed to delight visitors ages 5 to 12, demystify technology and inspire interest in the way things work."
They offer once a month homeschool days which include the entry fee and a class. Small, but a lot of fun!
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Public field trips at The Works
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Roll up your sleeves, grab a screwdriver, and explore the guts of a computer disc drive. Get up close and personal with the amazing science that makes your computer work.
TimeThe museum will be open from 10 am - 4 pm and the educational activity will be ongoing from 10 am – noon and from 1 pm – 3:30 pm. The activities range in length from about 15 - 45 minutes and most families enjoy...
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Which shape is the strongest? The circle? The square? Find out which shape engineers couldn't live without by making a bridge that is lightweight yet stable.
TimeThe museum will be open from 10 am - 4 pm and the educational activity will be ongoing from 10 am – noon and from 1 pm – 3:30 pm. The activities range in length from about 15 - 45 minutes and most families enjoy...
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
What is thymolphthalein? It's a chemical with the interesting ability to make words disappear. Come try it out and discover the science of acids and bases.
TimeThe museum will be open from 10 am - 4 pm and the educational activity will be ongoing from 10 am – noon and from 1 pm – 3:30 pm. The activities range in length from about 15 - 45 minutes and most families enjoy staying...
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Start your school year off with a twang! Come to The Works to learn about the science of sound, then use real tools to make your own musical instrument.
TimeThe museum will be open from 10 am - 4 pm and the educational activity will be ongoing from 10 am – noon and from 1 pm – 3:30 pm. The activities range in length from about 15 - 45 minutes and most families enjoy staying for about...
