Exhibits
EXPLORE OUT OF THE ORDINARY
Get spooked in Frankenstein's Laboratory, meet the mother of science fiction in Mary & Her Monster, and test out some of Ben Franklin's favorite static electricity experiments. In addition to regular exhibits, new activities and experiments are available Saturdays and Sundays in Science Studio.
SPARK exhibit
Ben Franklin's Electricity Party
Deep Roots: Plants as Medicine
Frankenstein's Laboratory
Gardens and Grounds
West Winds Mansion
Mary and Her Monster
KEVA Art and Architecture Studio
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library & artifact collection
Learn about our library and collections, gain practical and theoretical knowledge, learn from the works of scientists, and explore the books and artifacts are available for study. LEARN MORE
RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS
The Bakken Museum's extensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and ephemera is a valuable and often surprising resource for academic and professional research. LEARN MORE
TREASURES FROM THE VAULT
Our underground vault houses tons of exciting secrets! Each month we highlight a new item and dive into its unique background. LEARN MORE