--- title: "Science Museum of Minnesota Layoff and Restructuring Plan…" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/science-museum-of-minnesota-layoffs-22-employees-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-13T00:30:12.000Z" modified: "2026-11-13T00:30:12.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Education](/blog/tag/education)[USA](/blog/tag/usa) # Science Museum of Minnesota Layoff and Restructuring Plan Affects 22 Employees Science Museum of Minnesota's layoff and restructuring plan affects 22 employees, with 10 open positions remaining unfilled. 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At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## How Many Positions Are Affected? The budget involves [eliminating or restructuring 22 positions while keeping another 10 open positions unfilled](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). These changes are part of a budget that includes [$2.14 million in “labor savings,”](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). The museum [completed a comprehensive review of its operations and adopted a balanced budget for the fiscal year that began July 1](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). For workers, the announcement brings both position eliminations and changes to existing roles within that broader budget adjustment. ## Why Is the Museum Making Changes? The reductions are intended [to close a looming $4.6 million budget gap](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). Officials pointed to attendance and exhibition revenue pressures: [Attendance has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and revenue from the museum’s touring exhibitions, historically a significant source of income, has declined as other museums face the same constraints](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). Funding and building expenses also feature in the explanation. Officials said [Federal and state funding for the museum’s science and education work was cut by nearly 80%](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/), while [the costs of operating and maintaining the museum’s large riverfront building continue to rise](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). ## What Support and Operational Changes Are Planned? For employees leaving their roles, [Separated staff will be provided with comprehensive severance support and resources](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). Beyond staffing, the budget includes [sunsetting the museum’s popular touring exhibits and restructuring its exhibit design and fabrication business](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). The museum is also counting on [revenue this fiscal year of approximately $722,000 from “new experiences and fundraising.”](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/) ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Request written confirmation of your role status and employment end date. - Review severance terms, benefits information and any deadlines before signing documents. - Update your resume with recent projects, skills and accomplishments. - Save personal copies of employment records you are authorized to retain. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: Does the Plan Affect 22 Employees? A: The announcement covers [lay off or restructure positions for another 22 employees](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/), alongside vacant positions remaining unfilled. ### Q: Will Separated Staff Receive Support? A: The announced assistance is that [Separated staff will be provided with comprehensive severance support and resources](https://www.twincities.com/2026/11/12/st-paul-science-museum-of-minnesota-announces-heavy-cuts/). Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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