Rooms are available for occasional rental use.
For more information or to book a room call 612-926-3878.

Here is a link to photos of our rooms.

Click on the floor plan below for the big picture.

General Rental Criteria

• The renting group has an interest in the mission of the Bakken; and/or
• The theme of the event relates to the mission of the Bakken; and/or
• The event includes an opportunity for communicating the Bakken's mission to the people attending.

The following events will not be allowed:

• Weddings and other purely private parties;
• Fund-raisers for other organizations; and/or
• Political events.

The Bakken reserves the right to deny a rental application for any reason that it deems necessary.

Event Scheduling

• Events will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability of staff and space
• Events must be scheduled at least one month in advance but not more than one year in advance
• All event cancellations must be in writing and deposit reimbursement, if any, is based on cancellation schedule (see cancellation/refund schedule)
• The Bakken asks your cooperation in vacating the function rooms at the time designated on your contract (see contract fees)
• All signed contracts must be returned to the Bakken within seven days of contract receipt
• Limited availability in certain rooms from October - June. Call for information.

Contract Fees

• A signed contract along with a deposit totaling 50% of your rental fee is required within seven days of contract receipt
• The contract balance is due 15 days prior to your event
• All additional fees incurred on the day of the event are payable immediately
• Renters will incur an additional fee of $50 per every 15 minutes they are occupying the rental space beyond the contracted scheduled end time
• Room fees are based on the following:

• Catered events have an additional fee for use of the Bakken's catering kitchen as follow:

• Food and beverage brought into the Bakken's facility, which does not require kitchen use, will incur a straight fee of $100 per event.

Additional Charges

The Bakken has minimal Audio/Visual equipment available for on-site rental. The fees are as follows:

• Photocopy $.50/Page
• Fax fee $1/Page

• Equipment fees:

Slide Projector $35/day

Overhead Projector $35/day

Screen $30/day

TV/VCR combo $75/day

• Coffee Urn $30/day
• Flip chart & markers $20/day
• Exhibits open after hours $500 or $5/person, whichever is less

In the event the renting party needs audio/visual equipment not available at the Bakken, the renting party will need to contract with an outside vendor for those additional audio/visual requirements.

Tent/Equipment rental contacts:
Graybow 952-544-5555
Apres 952-942-3399
AARCEE 952-922-7233

Event Cancellation/Refund Schedule

• All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation fees are based on the following schedule:

• Cancellations 90 days prior to scheduled event: $50 fee
• Cancellations 60 days prior to scheduled event: forfeit 1/2 of deposit
• Cancellations 30 days prior to scheduled event: forfeit full deposit
• Cancellations 14 days prior to scheduled event: forfeit full fee

• Any returnable portion of your deposit will be mailed to you within 14 business days of written cancellation.

Liability & Damages

• The Bakken is not responsible for any damages or loss of items stored or displayed on its property prior to, during or following the renter's function. The renter is responsible for any damages and/or thefts that occur to the premise or property by their guests, invitees or other agents under the renter's control.
• Utmost care and caution must be taken when in the facility or on the grounds to protect delicate artifacts and exhibits.

Security

• The Bakken reserves the right to require security arrangements for any event. Applicable charges will be the responsibility of the renter

• Children 12 and under must be supervised at all times by an adult.

Food & Beverage

(Check fee section for additional cost associated with catered events or food/beverage at the Bakken.)

• In order to safeguard the Bakken's historical collection, food, beverages, and any type of decorations are not allowed in the exhibit galleries.

• Food may be served only with the approval of the event coordinator.
• The Bakken requests the use of one of the following approved caterers; (For approval of another caterer contact the event coordinator) *All arrangements are to be made directly between caterer and renter.
• • D'Amico's - 612-238-4444
  • Georgia Sanders - 612-824-1300.

• Dark beverages, because of difficult cleaning, are strongly discouraged
• No sale of alcohol is allowed on the premises
• Catering staff is responsible for cleaning the kitchen and service areas following the event. Trash must be bagged and placed in the dumpster.

Decorations & Equipment

• All arrangements for deliveries must be made in advance through the Events Coordinator
• Payment for such deliveries must be arranged independent of the Bakken
• Deliveries (tables, flowers, linens, A/V equipment etc.) or set-up of any kind are not to begin prior to the designated set-up time, without approval by events coordinator
• All decorations, equipment or other material brought into the Bakken must be approved by the Events Coordinator, and must be removed at the end time of the event. The Bakken is not responsible for any items that are left on the premise
• No amplified music is allowed on terrace or in the garden
• Use of equipment as outlined in this agreement is on a first-come, first-served basis
• Lit candles prohibited
• Decorations should not be placed on furniture, mantles or woodwork
• Tape is not allowed on walls
• Tents can only be utilized if the full facility is rented

Parking

• Lot parking is limited, additional parking is available on 36^th Street and Zenith Avenue;
• Large groups are strongly advised to use buses (bus parking on 36^th Street only)
• Visitors are advised not to leave valuables in their car.

General

• The Bakken is a non-smoking facility
• Signage may be placed in the facility with the permission of the event coordinator
• Commercial vehicles are not allowed on the Bakken grounds, except those engaged in service, deliveries, or those engaged in the transportation of visitors with special needs
• There is one public phone and it is TTY,  see map for location.
• Restrooms are located in the new wing next to the elevator and in the Tudor building across from the garden entrance.

Photography

• A visitor may take pictures as long as an interpretive program is not interrupted. No photography or video taping is allowed by visitors which requires special lighting or set-up (including flash);

• News media photographers may take photographs of the facility if on assignment from their employer and with permission from the event coordinator. Interruption of the interpretive program must be kept at a minimum. Published photographs should identify the site and give credit to the Bakken;

• Commercial photography is not permitted in the Bakken

• The production of a documentary or educational film must receive prior approval by the event coordinator.

Click below to see a big picture.

FLOOR PLANS

Level 1

Level 2

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!

© The Bakken Updated: July 31, 2008