Meet Mary Shelley, teenage author of Frankenstein and mother of science fiction. Discover who she might be if she were alive today and how Frankenstein came to be during this interactive, entertaining performance for groups of 20 or more. Includes a 45-minute performance by a professional actor portraying Mary Shelley followed by an open question and answer session.

If you book Finding Frankenstein for a field trip, students will experience three stations in the Museum, including Frankenstein: Mary Shelley’s Dream, a light and sound presentation, hosted by docents who will explain the understanding of science and electricity in Mary Shelley’s time.

Minimum: 20 participants
Maximum: 75 participants
Available: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Students and seniors $6; Adults $8
Register: Call 612-926-3878 ext. 219. To book Finding Frankenstein for a field trip, please download a PDF file of our registration form to complete and mail or fax to us.

Discover more of the rich history and science of Frankenstein in the on-line exhibit Frankenstein: Mary Shelley's Dream. Find out about the original story written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley when she was just 18 years old. You'll find real exhibit artifact photos with links to all kinds of interesting information about the science, literature, and life experiences that inspired Mary Shelley to write this timeless tale.

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 5
Thursdays 10 am to  8pm 
Closed Major Holidays
Library Hours: Monday - Friday 9 to 4:30

Admission: $7 Adults; $5 Students & Seniors; Children 3 and under are FREE!

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