Pavek Museum

09/05/2026

This , help keep curiosity on every frequency at the Pavek Museum! Your support helps us preserve the past, share meaningful stories across generations, and inspire innovation through engaging exhibits and hands-on education.

There are many ways to support the Pavek Museum:
Give online, by check, or in person.
Give monthly to provide dependable, ongoing support that keeps curiosity and learning going all year long.
Make a planned gift to leave a lasting legacy and help shape the Museum's future for generations to come.

When you give at a Circles of Support level, your generosity includes Family Membership benefits all year, including free admission, guest admission, early access and member pricing for events and programs, gift shop discounts, and reciprocal admission to 350+ museums. You'll also receive acknowledgment in our Annual Report and at the Museum, along with invitations to special experiences such as Member Night, exclusive curator events, and traveling exhibit grand openings when available.

Click here to explore support for the Pavek Museum: https://pavekmuseum.org/support/

09/04/2026

What sound does a teletype make?

We had to hop on the trend and find out how our coworkers would recreate the sound of a teletype! Who do you think got it right?

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Join us for Havoc at the Pavek: Local Legends on Saturday, October 17, 2026! This one-of-a-kind, pay-what-you-can Halloween event features hands-on STEM experiments.

The experience is expected to take one hour to complete, with ticket start times available every 30 minutes.

*NEW THIS YEAR* We’re excited to welcome Firefly S'mores Food Truck to Havoc at the Pavek: Local Legends! Their campfire-inspired treats are the perfect way to fuel your expedition as you explore local legends.

Pre-register on Eventbrite for pay-what-you-can pricing.
General admission pricing will be available for walk-ups. ($12 for adults and $7 for students (4-17) and military.) Please note that walk-ups are welcome, but they may need to wait for the next available time slot to begin the experience.

Dress code: casual, Halloween, urban legend-themed, or costume.

To learn more and RSVP, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/havoc-at-the-pavek-local-legends-registration-1987648378807?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Thank you to Minnesota State Representatives and Spencer Igo for making the Pavek Museum a stop on their Minnesota Legislative Exchange tour with ! We enjoyed the opportunity to share all about the museum and what we do here.

09/01/2026

Don’t miss our next S.T.E.A.M. Saturday: Computer Day on Saturday, September 19th! Learn coding, robotics, and other computer-related concepts through hands-on activities and experiments hosted by Pavek Museum staff and our friends at , Maple Grove Radio Club , and Edina High School Robotics.

Included in Pavek Museum admission for adults and FREE for students under 18, members, and educators with a school ID!

Click here to learn more and RSVP! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xcn4g8t/lp/25027c37-1f36-4104-b0a1-977202f31df3

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

It’s that time of year again! As we say goodbye to summer, a new school year begins.

Teachers can get a head start on lesson planning with our FREE Curiosity Crates! Designed with teachers in mind, these educational loan boxes include everything you need to teach a hands-on lesson in your classroom. Historical and scientific information is provided for all artifacts and is adaptable for all ages. Supplies are limited, so reserve your crate today!

Click here to learn more and fill out a request form!
https://pavekmuseum.org/curiosity-crate/

08/29/2026

We hope to see you at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday for a special edition of our Connecting Conversations lecture series featuring a panel from Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame members Pierce, Tim Russell - Actor, and The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show !

Join us at the KARE11 barn at 2:00 p.m.

RSVP for free, walk-ins are welcome!

Special thanks to KARE 11 and Minnesota Broadcasters Assoc. for helping organize this event!

Click here to learn more and RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z5nkhwr/lp/d03f980a-c847-47c3-aa46-239d4d7a3905