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HOLD THE STUFFY, BRING ON THE SCIENCE!
You're invited to a garden party unlike any other. Join us on the green roof for delicious drink samples, 21+ activities, and outdoor festivities to kick off the summer.
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.
Event highlights:
After-hours access to the museum’s exhibits and gardens
Drink tastings presented by Keepsake Cidery, Urban Growler Brewing Company, Number 12 Cider, 45th Parallel, Forge and Foundry Distillery, and Northstar Kombucha
Expect the unexpected with CBS Conservatory and Botanical Collection at the UMN as they showcase botanical oddities with unusual plant behaviors and strategies
Chat with Bakken Museum curators and learn about rare artifacts and books usually stored deep in the vault
Full bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
Live music from St. Paul singer-songwriter Emmy Woods
Food for purchase from Chef Shack food truck
This garden party will be anything but formal, so feel free to wear your favorite floral prints, fantastic hats, or anything that makes you feel good.
Activities include:
Make your own monster plant creation inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Experiment with the vibrant colors and unique shapes of different flowers to create a wearable work of art
Explore the secret science behind the patterns found in seeds, petals, flowers, and leaves
Get a close-up view of the plants and tiny creatures that thrive in the ecosystem of our wetlands
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $35
MEMBER TICKETS: $30
NON-ALCOHOLIC TICKETS: $20
BAKKENALIA LIMITED INCOME TICKETS: $17.50
This event is SOLD OUT!
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