Contact Information
Headwaters Science Center
413 Beltrami Ave NWBemidji, MN 56601
About
HSC is open from 9:30-5:00 Monday through Saturday and 1-5 Sunday. Closed on Tuesday Labor Day through March. The 7,500 sq. ft. exhibit floor features over 40 hands-on, interactive exhibits, including live animals, hot air balloon, tractor, and pitching cage, and a unique science and nature-oriented gift shop. In addition to weekly activities such as Tots-N-Science, Science Club and birthday parties for children, youth and families, a wide variety of demonstrations and outreach programs can be arranged including StarLab, a portable planetarium and live raptors.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Rates
Ages 2-11 $5, 12-adult $7, 65+ and Military $6 Under 2, Free. Special prices for groups larger than 10 people.
More Information
Green Practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
- Exhibit space (sq ft): 7500
Reviews
Based on 65 reviews
Many aspects of science were presented in interesting ways! The hands on live animals were a hit as well as pendulum drawing!
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Navigate390239,
January 19, 2020
The staff at the Headwaters Science Center are full of knowledge and give you a hands on experience. From touching and holding the snakes and tarantulas to playing science games, this place has so...
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Kristine B,
August 25, 2019
Great place for kids and adults. Lots of great science exp., animals, and things to do. Stop and see if you are in the area.
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Inspiration702242,
April 24, 2019
My grandchildren like visiting the science museum when they visit Bemidji. There is a good variety of activities for all ages that keep them busy for quite some time. They hardly realize they are...
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Carolyn H,
March 22, 2019
We saw this place on Trip Advisor and decided to give it a try on a rainy day. Our boys, ages 8 and 11, had a great time. I would say we spent a little over an hour there and highlights were holding...
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2000bre,
August 26, 2018
What's Nearby
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