Headwaters Science Center

Winter Hours:
Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Located near the headwaters of the Mississippi River in downtown Bemidji, Minnesota, Headwaters Science Center is a non-profit facility under a parent organization called Opportunities in Science, Inc. HSC is dedicated to science education and environmental awareness.

It features hands-on exhibits, a live animal collection and special events and science programs and demonstrations.

Shopping is available at a unique gift shop featuring science toys and gifts. Opened in 1994, it is the only such facility between Winnipeg, Canada and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota affiliated with the Association of Science and Technology Centers.