Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum

Breaking barriers to ignite the curiosity in all of us.

The Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum (FMSM) will be a regional destination where curious minds –adults and children alike– can explore and engage in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, subjects collectively known as STEMM. The museum will feature hands-on interactive exhibits and programming that which break barriers, ignite curiosity, and inspire a future where anyone can be a scientist!

Permanent exhibits will integrate all aspects of STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine), featuring topics that uniquely focus on our region. Year-round rotating programming will allow visitors to have a novel experience each time they visit. Community classrooms and event spaces will be available to the public. Museum-based mobile outreach programs will provide STEMM programming and activities for the FM community and beyond.

What We Stand for

We will break down barriers to STEMM learning. and help develop critical thinking, collaboration and innovation in all ages, engaging them in hands-on learning and encouraging them to work with others to find the ideas we need to build innovative, resilient economies and vibrant communities.

ECONOMIC BARRIERS - Everyone, at every income level, must be able to experience STEM learning. The FMSM will offer open access to students and lifelong learners.

LANGUAGE BARRIERS - The FMSM will provide information an English and Spanish and work to ensure all visitors have full access to our exhibitions, programs, digital resources and communications.

GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS - Rural residents often cannot access the benefits of hands-on STEMM learning, so we’ll bring it to them through mobile exhibitions and programs. We’ll have remote learning opportunities, too.

TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS - We’ll work with Metro Transit and other transportation providers to make it possible for any visitor in the area to get here.

PHYSICAL ABILITY BARRIERS - Through Universal Design, accessibility will be a central consideration to our facility’s core design and our exhibition planning.

Our Mission: Breaking Barriers to Ignite the Curiosity in All of Us!

WE THINK CREATIVELY – As professionals within our local science community, we have decades of experience in science teaching and outreach to diverse groups our region.

WE’RE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY – We’re connected to businesses, universities, schools, and communities throughout the region, and we’ll bring them all together in one place.

WE BELIEVE IT IS TIME – Our region is ready to support a permanent science museum.

WE WANT COLLABORATION – The Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum will centralize groups and
individuals already doing science outreach, bringing them together with a wider audience in a setting open to all.

For more information on the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum, visit www.fmsm.org