Note: Bell Museum admission is not included All visitors can join the birding fun on the Bell Museum’s Learning Landscape! This drop-in guided experience welcomes all experience levels, especially those who are new to bird-watching! Binoculars are available and the group will remain on the flat, paved sidewalk just outside of the museum. No registration is...
Great for kids of ALL ages! General Admission Presenting science lessons, circus style! This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions and more. Audiences of all ages alternate between laughter and amazement as science and circus combine. The Circus Science Spectacular...
Don’t miss Owatonna’s signature event – the largest county fair in the state of Minnesota! The fair offers a wide variety of events and attractions, and admission is free!
Join King Henry and his royal court for an unforgettable journey back in time to his 16th-century European village, where adventure and excitement await at every corner. Explore 16 stages of captivating live entertainment, from daring jousts to theatrical performances, offering something for every member of the family. Wander through the vibrant Festival marketplace, where...
Join King Henry and his royal court for an unforgettable journey back in time to his 16th-century European village, where adventure and excitement await at every corner. Explore 16 stages of captivating live entertainment, from daring jousts to theatrical performances, offering something for every member of the family. Wander through the vibrant Festival marketplace, where...
Using a few natural materials and your imagination, participants will create a one-of-a-kind wood mosaic art piece to hang in their home or give as a gift.
Honor the legacy of the 10,635 children who called the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children Home between 1886 and 1945. This annual event lends the opportunity to learn about the history of the school. Explore the Museum, historic Cottage 11, the Children’s Cemetery, and interactive campus to get a glimpse of...
Join King Henry and his royal court for an unforgettable journey back in time to his 16th-century European village, where adventure and excitement await at every corner. Explore 16 stages of captivating live entertainment, from daring jousts to theatrical performances, offering something for every member of the family. Wander through the vibrant Festival marketplace, where...
2025 marks 40 years of artistic excellence at the Ordway—plus even more milestones! And we're proud to share these anniversaries with the community that made them possible. Join us for our Open House on Sunday, September 21 as we celebrate the opening of our doors in 1985, as well as 25 years of the Flint Hills Family...
ENOUGH! empowers teens to confront gun violence by writing new 10-minute plays that spark conversation and inspire action in communities nationwide. This spring, ENOUGH! received 127 submissions from across the country. Six bold short plays were selected by a panel, including New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and nationally recognized dramatists.
It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get...
Join us at the Bell Museum for special homeschool days. Bring your group and enjoy hands-on science labs and immersive planetarium shows that complement your science curriculum. Experience our education classrooms where students can explore, observe, and learn through engaging activities in astronomy & engineering, ecology, biology and more! Activities are self-directed and helpful Bell...