Page 10 - 2022 Report to the Community

We are thrilled to have our galleries, classrooms, and planetarium buzzing with the excited sounds of students again!
CURIOSITY CATALYST
In October we welcomed onsite field trips back to the Bell Museum! We are excited to be partnering with the St. Paul Public Schools to provide an opportunity for 2nd graders to participate in a special field trip experience on pollination as well as piloting a new urban ecology lab for middle school students focused on squirrels in the urban environment.
The Bell Museum continues to invest in opportunities for visitors to engage in immersive learning through science-based storytelling.
These experiences, whether in front of nature wildlife dioramas, in the planetarium,
or at a temporary exhibition, allow visitors to be transported to another place or time, engaging the senses of sight and sound. Research suggests that immersive environ- ments have positive impacts on learning, attitudes, and thinking around STEM topics. As the Bell continues to be a curiosity catalyst for the community, ongoing investment in these experiential areas is critical.
The Bell Museum also had a second Bell Expedition event at the museum, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to see what it means to prepare and process new specimens into a collections-based museum.
The Bell hosted its first- ever Collectors Day, welcoming members of the community
to share and showcase their personal collections with
the public!