The Pavek Museum aims to inspire people to contribute to the quality of life through science and the communication arts while preserving the rich history of the development of electronic communications. It is a historically significant, permanent, and living repository. The Museum boasts over 12,000 square feet of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment, including the original Joe Pavek Collection. Since opening its doors in 1988, the Museum has added to its inventory through donations from area radio and television stations, making it one of the world's largest and finest collections. Additionally, the Museum showcases historic broadcast equipment, such as cameras, consoles, and microphones.
Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, overlooking beautiful Rice Park, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is widely recognized as the premier performing arts venue in the Midwest. The Ordway offers diverse events, from Broadway hits to inspirational multi-cultural performances, including drama, dance, and music. It is Saint Paul's most elegant and inviting performance space and attracts regional audiences. The Ordway is also home to a unique Arts Partnership, joining forces with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Minnesota Opera, and The Schubert Club. The Ordway hosts yearly performances as one of the U.S.'s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers.