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The Bakken Museum The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential for science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place.

A historic mansion, unique collections, medicinal gardens, dynamic exhibits, and rich education experiences; The Bakken Museum truly has something everyone can enjoy.

Enjoy spooky season at The Bakken Museum by building your own mini theremin! Step-by-step instructions will be provided ...
10/13/2026

Enjoy spooky season at The Bakken Museum by building your own mini theremin! Step-by-step instructions will be provided along with expert advice from our educators.

General admission includes registration for one participant and one build-your-own theremin kit. To purchase tickets go to our events calendar on our website!

Our second annual STEM Book Fest brings together acclaimed authors, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on opportuniti...
10/12/2026

Our second annual STEM Book Fest brings together acclaimed authors, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on opportunities to explore the latest in science, technology, engineering, and math literature. Whether you're a lifelong STEM enthusiast or simply curious to discover something new, you'll find inspiration on every page. Presented by
Check out our events calendar on our website for more details! Admission is FREE!

Fun Fact Friday! Language learning is so cool! Did you know this about babies? Comment down below! ...
10/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday! Language learning is so cool! Did you know this about babies? Comment down below!

Today is our 2nd Thursday extended hours! Come visit us anywhere between 12-6:30 p.m. to enjoy our interactive exhibits,...
10/08/2026

Today is our 2nd Thursday extended hours! Come visit us anywhere between 12-6:30 p.m. to enjoy our interactive exhibits, beautiful architecture, and our wonderful gardens! Especially our spookier exhibits like Mary and her monster! Tickets are available on our website!

The Final Round of our 50 innovators Lego minifigure scavenger hunt are officially hidden in our museum! Come visit to f...
10/07/2026

The Final Round of our 50 innovators Lego minifigure scavenger hunt are officially hidden in our museum! Come visit to find them all before the end of the year and they disappear! Remember to search HIGH and low when hunting! 👀👀👀
We can't wait for you to spot them all!
Purchase tickets to The Bakken Museum on our website

10/06/2026

It's almost the 2nd Thursday of the month, you know what that means... It's our extended hours this week!! Spice up your Thursday and come join us at the Bakken Museum anywhere between Noon and 6:30 p.m. to enjoy our exhibits and grounds! We hope to see you here!

It's October 3rd... And you know what Cady would do? Come to our science studio today... Explore the innovation process ...
10/03/2026

It's October 3rd... And you know what Cady would do? Come to our science studio today...
Explore the innovation process and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each activity includes a step-by-step guide and our expert staff is always on hand to help - no prior knowledge required! Science Studio is included in the cost of admission and activities change regularly.

10/02/2026

A big thank you from our President & CEO, Jenn Hensley.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, bid, volunteered, and supported The Bakken Museum at Brilliant 2026. Your generosity helps fuel STEM learning and inspire curiosity across Minnesota.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Nextern, for helping make this incredible evening possible.

Whether you joined us last night or supported from afar, there's still time to make an impact. Visit thebakken.org/donate to help turn curiosity into possibility.

October brings new hours for The Bakken Museum! Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday-Thursday from 12-4 p.m., Open Friday-Sunday...
10/02/2026

October brings new hours for The Bakken Museum!
Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday-Thursday from 12-4 p.m., Open Friday-Sunday 10-4 p.m.
We can't wait to see you and your family at our facilities soon for all our fun hands-on exhibits!

We'll see you tonight at Brilliant 2026! And if you can't join us in person, you can still be part of the action.Whether...
10/01/2026

We'll see you tonight at Brilliant 2026! And if you can't join us in person, you can still be part of the action.

Whether you're attending or supporting us from afar, there are plenty of ways to make an impact. Browse and bid on fantastic auction items through ClickBid from your device (simply create an account to participate), make a donation to support The Bakken Museum's mission, or secure one of the last remaining tickets to join us at Historic Grain Belt Brewery tonight.

Every bid, every gift, and every ticket helps inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers.

Visit thebakken.org/brilliant to bid, donate, purchase tickets, and help bring STEM experiences to learners across Minnesota.

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Minneapolis, MN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+16129263878

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