Spotlight Science: Brain Power

Overview

Recommended for all ages

Connect with neuroscientists and psychologists working to understand the human brain. Explore the latest in brain science with hands-on craft activities, neuroscience storytellers, and more exciting demonstrations around the museum, including real human and animal brains!

You can also enjoy a special 1:30 p.m. showing of the Bell Museum original planetarium film Mysteries of Your Brain, an animated adventure into the human brain to understand how it works and what makes human brains so special!

Spotlight Science is a regular program that shines a light on current science conducted at the University of Minnesota and in our community. Drop in to join researchers, students, and special guests for conversations and unique interactive experiences.

Partners

- MnDRIVE Brain Conditions

- UMN Department of Neurology

- UMN Department of Neuroscience

- UMN Medical School

- MINDS

- UMN Department of Psychology

- Creativity Central and RAD Lab

- UMN Clinical Neurosciences

- Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

- Go4Brains

- UMN GPN Neuroscience

- Tri-Psych Queer Affinity Group

- Growing Brains

- UMN Neuronetwork

- UMN Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

- UMN Anatomy Bequest Program

This is an in-person event at the Bell Museum. Activities and events will be held throughout the museum and are included in the cost of regular admission.