Driving Directions

Interstate 35W

From Interstate 35W, exit at 35th Street/36th Street.  From the south, turn left on 35th Street (a one-way) to Nicollet Avenue.  Turn left on Nicollet Avenue, go one block to 36th Street, turn right (west).  From the north, turn right on 36th Street.  Follow 36th Street until you reach the stoplight at East Calhoun Parkway (the lake will be in front of you), turn left.  Follow East Calhoun Parkway until you reach the first stoplight at West Lake Calhoun Parkway, turn right.  Follow West Lake Calhoun Parkway to 36th Street, turn left.  The Bakken Museum´s main entrance faces 36th Street. (or turn right on Zenith Avenue, and turn right into the museum´s parking lot).  Buses must park on 36th Street in front of the building.

Western Suburbs

From the western suburbs, follow Excelsior, Wayzata or Minnetonka Boulevard (Highway 3, 5 or 7) east to Minneapolis and merge right as these streets join with West Lake Street (near Lake Calhoun).  Follow West Lake Street until you reach the first stoplight at West Calhoun Parkway, turn right.  Follow West Lake Calhoun Parkway to 36th Street, turn right.  The Bakken Museum´s main entrance faces 36th Street. (or turn right on Zenith Avenue, and turn right into the museum´s parking lot).  Buses must park on 36th Street in front of the building.

Interstate 94

From Interstate 94, exit at Hennepin Avenue (south).  Follow Hennepin Avenue until you reach Lagoon Avenue, turn right.  Follow Lagoon Avenue as it joins with West Lake Street (near Lake Calhoun).  Follow West Lake Street to Dean Parkway (Calhoun Beach Club will be on the right), turn left.  Dean Parkway becomes West Lake Calhoun Parkway.  Follow West Lake Calhoun Parkway to 36th Street, turn right.  The Bakken Museum´s main entrance faces 36th Street. (or turn right on Zenith Avenue, and turn right into the museum´s parking lot).  Buses must park on 36th Street in front of the building.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 2, 2010 - Summer Science Day Camp Session 7
August 2-6 - Girls & Boys Entering Grades 4th, 5th & 6th This week....
Aug 9, 2010 - Summer Science Day Camp Session 8
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Aug 16, 2010 - Summer Science Day Camp Session 9
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