Heart & Solstice
December 17, 2025 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overview
Wednesday-Sunday, 10 am-4 pm.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of sunlight in our hemisphere—after December 21, the days begin to get longer again!
Take heart and celebrate the season with the Bell Museum. We have lots of activities for you! Take a Winter Walk through Minnesota Journeys with our gallery scavenger hunt. Learn how the greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm at our Climate Cart — even during the shortest days of sunlight! Explore fascinating plants and the relationships that sustain them in the temporary exhibit Curious Allies. Learn about winter constellations in the planetarium when you see Minnesota Night Skies.
Heart & Solstice
