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Minnesota Science Museum and the City(s) One More Time

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After dropping my son and his wife off at the airport at 8 AM for their flight home, I had most of the day to enjoy the city one more time, as my flight wasn’t until 6 PM. I had breakfast and visited some of the sites I had wanted to see, ending with an afternoon at the Minnesota Science Museum in Saint Paul.

And while the House of Balls was closed on Sundays they still had some lovely artwork on display.

Some Photos from around the Twin Cities

a Large Vibrant Blue Rooster Sculpture Stands Proudly on a White Pedestal Against a Clear Blue Minnesota Sky the Modern Artwork Located in Minneapolis Features Intricate Detailing on the Feathers and a Distinctive Crest Creating a Striking Contrast with the Background | Life of Bryan
As Opposed to Blue Balls
minneapolis Sculpture Garden
a Large Whimsical Sculpture of a Spoon Balancing a Cherry with a Stream of Water Jetting from Its Stem Stands in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden the Sculpture is Positioned by a Pond with Buildings and Trees Visible in the Background Under a Clear Blue Sky | Life of Bryan
Spoonful of Cherry
minneapolis Sculpture Garden
a Large Brown Bell Mounted on a Concrete Platform in an Outdoor Setting in Minneapolis Atop the Bell There is a Sculpture of a Hare in Motion As if It's Leaping Bare Trees and Utility Poles Are Visible in the Background Under a Clear Blue Minnesota Sky | Life of Bryan
Rabbit
minneapolis Sculpture Garden
a Colorful Building in Minneapolis Has a Sign Reading house of Balls with Various Objects Attached to the Facade Leafless Plants and Dried Grass Are in the Foreground a Bright Red enter Sign is Above a Red Door Decorated with Mirrored Circles Urban Buildings Are in the Background | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Shipping Container is Painted with the Word welcome in Large Colorful Letters Below the Letters Three Abstract Faces Are Depicted Using Various Vibrant Colors the Container is Situated on a Sidewalk in Minneapolis Next to a no Parking Sign and a Trash Bin Trees and Buildings Are Visible in the Background | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Colorfully Painted Vintage Truck Parked on a Street in Front of Leafless Trees and a Black Metal Fence in Minneapolis the Truck Features Intricate Murals Including a Prominent Eye Design on the Side and Bright Patterns Along the Bottom Edge | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Small Vintage Child sized Toy Car Shaped Like a Hot Dog Labeled wienermobile on the Front is Parked on an Asphalt Surface in Minneapolis Minnesota at the House of Balls the Car Features a Mustard Yellow Body with a Black Windshield and Red Stripe Shadows of Nearby Trees Are Cast on the Ground | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Small White Caravan with Colorful Paint Splatters and wonder Written on the Side is Parked Behind a Chain link Fence It Sits Under Bare Tree Branches and a Clear Blue Sky a Directional Sign on the Fence Points to Downtown Minneapolis | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Quirky Outdoor Scene in Minneapolis Shows a Park Bench with Various Mannequin Parts Arranged on It Including a Set of Legs a Torso and an Assembled Mannequin Sitting Down Trees a Fence and Eclectic Decorations Are Visible in the Background | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
an Outdoor Garden Area in Minneapolis with a Variety of Colorful Half buried Bowling Balls Scattered Across the Ground a Tall Wooden Sculpture is Positioned Under a Metal Archway Towards the Back Near a Brick Wall with Boarded up Windows Capturing the Quirky Charm of This Minnesota Setting | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Garden Area in Minneapolis Featuring Various Art Pieces Including a Stone Sculpture on a Pedestal and a White Mannequin Torso Without Arms or a Head on a Wooden Post at the House of Balls Colorful Bocce Balls and Other Objects Are Scattered Around a Tree and Brick Wall Stand in the Background | Life of Bryan
House of Balls
a Vibrant Mural on a Wall in Minneapolis of Prince with an Afro Hairstyle Dressed in a Lavender Shirt Accessorized with Necklaces Beside Them is an Image of a Musician Playing Guitar Rendered in Bright and Colorful Hues the Mural Incorporates Flowers and Abstract Designs Capturing the Spirit of Minnesota | Life of Bryan
Prince Mural on First Street
a Beige Cylindrical Building with a Large Logo at the Top and Text Reading church of Scientology Above the Entrance Stands in Minneapolis Several Steps Lead Up to the Main Doors While Cars Are Parked Along the Street a Traffic Light is Visible Nearby | Life of Bryan
Science
Statue of a Woman Dressed in a Coat Skirt and Boots Tossing a Hat into the Air with One Hand While Holding a Purse in the Other the Statue Stands on a Pedestal Labeled mary Tyler Moore in Minneapolis the Backdrop Includes a Patterned Window and Partial View of a Building Plaque | Life of Bryan
Mary Tyler Moore

The Minnesota Science Museum

The museum had four floors, which took me about 2 1/2 hours to explore. I found the Science Quackery exhibit most enjoyable. Fortunately, I finished as four busloads of Girl Scouts and their moms arrived, just as I was finishing lunch.

a Large Astronaut Suit at the Minnesota Science Museum is Displayed in a Spacious Modern Exhibit Area with Floor to ceiling Windows the Suit Features a Reflective Visor Detailed Design Elements and a Badge That Reads minnesota Science Museum Sunlight Streams Through the Windows | Life of Bryan
a Brick Building with a Sign That Reads minnesota Science Museum Above the Text is a Large Stylized Spiral Logo | Life of Bryan
Science
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Wandering Around the Door Wanting to Come in with Me for Some Reason
a Large Astronaut Figure at the Minnesota Science Museum Hangs from the Ceiling in a Spacious Indoor Museum the Astronaut is in a Floating Position with One Arm Raised Visitors Are Seen Walking and Standing Below Amidst Modern Architectural Design with Multiple Levels and Exhibits | Life of Bryan
Astronaut Science
Exhibit at the Quackery Museum Part of the Minnesota Science Museum Showcasing Vintage Medical Devices and Posters Highlights Include a Neon Sign a Head X ray Machine Historical Posters About Unproven Medical Claims and an Old Television Set a Banner Reads evaluating the Evidence in English and Spanish | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
a Vintage Setup Featuring an Old X ray Machine with a Metal Frame and a Round Seat is Displayed at the Minnesota Science Museum Behind It a Panel with Vintage Posters and a Magnifying Glass Graphic is Visible the Exhibit Illustrates Historical Medical Equipment | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
a Close up of Two Vintage Vibrating Belt Exercise Machines Displayed in the Minnesota Science Museum the Machines Have Cloth Belts Attached to Tall Metal Stands with One on a Metal Base and the Other on a Patterned Mat Showcasing Antique Fitness Equipment | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
a Vintage Advertisement Features a Cherubic Child Next to the Text makes Children and Adults As Fat As Pigs Above a Bottle Labeled groves Tasteless Chill Tonic the Display is Part of an Exhibition on Patent Medicines from the 1880s to 2010s at the Minnesota Science Museum | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
a Display Case at the Minnesota Science Museum Showcases Various Weight loss Products from the 1910s to the 1990s Items Include Labeled Bottles Boxes and Jars with Names Such As thermo Slim and trim Reducing aid a Label Reads weight loss Products Productos Para Adelgazar | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
a Vintage Electric Hygienic Machine is Displayed on a Stand at the Minnesota Science Museum Below It is a Poster with an Illustration of a Person Using the Machine Captioned don't Be a Dead One at Fifty the Poster States It Was Invented and Patented by Prof J B Rocher on January 19 1915 | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
an Exhibit at the Minnesota Science Museum Features a Vintage Electromagnet with a Sign Below It the Sign Promotes the Health Benefits of Magnetic Therapy Claiming It Boosts Blood Circulation and Overall Health Various Text and Illustrations Are Present Highlighting the Product's Advantages | Life of Bryan
Science Quackery
a Large Stone Head Sculpture Representing an Olmec Colossal Head is Displayed in a Dimly Lit Room at the Minnesota Science Museum Detailed Facial Features Include Full Lips a Wide Nose and a Helmet like Headdress Shadows of Leaves Are Cast on the Wall Behind the Sculpture | Life of Bryan
Ancient Science
a Large Sculpture of a Hand Lies Flat on the Floor in a Museum Exhibit at the Minnesota Science Museum the Hand is Pale and Realistically Detailed with a Plaque Nearby Explaining wound Repair Basic Suturing of the Skin a Woman Walks in the Background Near Display Boards | Life of Bryan
Body Science
a Brightly Lit Exhibit at the Minnesota Science Museum Features a Large Dinosaur Skeleton Displayed on a Raised Platform Above It Hangs a Model of a Pterosaur and Shadows from the Overhead Windows Cast Patterns on the Floor Visitors Can Be Seen Observing the Exhibit in the Background | Life of Bryan
Dinosaur Science
a Large Triceratops Fossil Skeleton Displayed in the Minnesota Science Museum Exhibit the Dinosaur's Prominent Three Horns and Bony Frill Are Clearly Visible in the Foreground a Black and white Photo of Two People is Displayed on a Panel the Museum Has Informational Displays Around | Life of Bryan
Dinosaur Science
a Museum Exhibit at the Minnesota Science Museum Features a Large Dinosaur Skull with a Detailed Textured Forehead Behind It a Triceratops Skeleton is Visible with a Sign Indicating Its Species the Display is Set Up on a Sandy Surface and the Background Includes Other Dinosaur Skeletons | Life of Bryan
Dinosaur Science
a Person is Gripping a Vertical Measuring Device in the sportology Exhibit at the Minnesota Science Museum the Persons Hand and Part of Their Arm Are Visible Adorned with a Dark Wristband the Indoor Exhibit Features Various Other Displays Visible in the Background | Life of Bryan
Average Reaction Time
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I Wasnt Scared I Saw the Legs
an Overhead View of a Minnesota Science Museum Exhibit Room the Room Features a Neon Sign Reading quackery Museum Exhibit Cases Informational Displays and Various Medical Artifacts Visitors Are Seen Interacting with the Displays and Exhibit Elevators | Life of Bryan