EVENTS CALENDAR
Browse Our Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, The Bakken Museum hosts family-friendly Discovery Days, 21+ Bakkenalia parties, Science Studio, and so much more. Check back for news on upcoming events and be sure to sign up to receive email notifications when tickets become available.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Museum Closed
The Bakken Museum will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 for the holiday.
Museum Closed
The Bakken Museum will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 for the holiday.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Tinkering After Dark: Robot Date Night
Bring your Valentine's date to The Bakken Museum! Grab your sweetheart or best bud and build a robot pet in our classrooms. Step-by-step instructions will be provided along with expert advice from our educators.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Droid December
Join us on Saturday, December 14 for hands-on activities and experiments inspired by our favorite droids.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Tinkering After Dark: Robot Date Night @ La Doña Cervecería Brewery
We're bringing Robot Date Night to La Doña Cervecería Brewery! Grab a beer and build and customize a robot pet in La Doña's taproom. Tools, robot accessories, step-by-step instructions, and expert advice from our Bakken Museum educators will be provided.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Museum Closed
We're proud to serve as a voting center for our community! The Bakken Museum will be open to voters and closed to the public on November 5, 2024 for the election.
Click here to find where to vote and your registration status to participate in the 2024 Election.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Inventors Club
Students will design and build a unique project in the museum's makerspace during this six-week workshop.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Break Camp
Kit Building Workshop: Soldering & Robot Fun
Step into a world of circuit-building, soldering, and assembling a one-of-a-kind robot. Once your creation comes to life, unleash your imagination and enhance your project with DIY customizations. Make new friends, pick up new skills, and have an absolute blast!
Each session is designed for ages 9-14 (grades 4-8) and no prior experience is required to join camp. Find more frequently asked questions below.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
ROBOT KITS COST: $45, $40.50 for Household and Supporting members
TIME: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
REGISTER NOW
SOLDERING KITS COST: $45, $40.50 for Household and Supporting members
TIME: 1 – 4 p.m.
REGISTER NOW
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
SOLDERING KITS COST: $45, $40.50 for Household and Supporting members
TIME: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
REGISTER NOW
ROBOT KITS COST: $45, $40.50 for Household and Supporting members
TIME: 1 – 4 p.m.
REGISTER NOW
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Bakkenalia: Spirits
Join us for our final Bakkenalia of the year! We'll be exploring the spooky side of science with experiments and activities while drink partners pour delicious samples.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
Bill Nye “The End is Nye” at State Theatre
The Bakken Museum has partnered with Center State Entertainment to provide our audience with a 10% discount on tickets. To receive discounted pricing, enter code “BN10” at checkout.
Science Studios
Science Studio offers STEM-themed challenges for young innovators. Each activity includes step-by-step guides and our expert educators are always available to help. Activities are free with museum admission and change monthly.
September Hours - Museum Open
We’re giving our staff a well-deserved break as the school year begins. The Bakken Museum will be open on Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in September.
Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play
Join us for joyful learning through play! We’re a part of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play this year, and we’ll be hosting hands-on Science Studio activities to celebrate.
Steeped in turn of the century ambiance, surrounded by meticulously kept gardens, and boasting an array of carefully curated exhibits, our distinct event spaces are the ideal venue for your next personal or corporate function.
