droid december
DATES:
December 4
December 5
December 11*
December 12
December 18*
December 19
December 26
December 27
December 28
December 29
December 30
December 31
A celebration of robots and technology inspired by science fiction.
Join us for activities inspired by our favorite Star Wars droids. Program a robot using code, find Astromec droids hidden throughout the museum, and build your own jittery robot!
Activities include:
Art Bot – program a Wiggle-Bot to make art.
Droid Noise – explore electronic sound creation.
Droid Scavenger Hunt – find droids hidden throughout the West Winds mansion!
Stop Motion Animation – use droids to create stop motion movies in the Spark exhibit.
Trench Run – Operate a remote-controlled droid to avoid obstacles and collect points.
Activities are included with museum admission. Become a member to receive free admission!
Droid December is appropriate for all ages and skill levels.
*Join us on December 11 and 18 to meet characters from the Central Garrison unit of the 501st Legion.
PLEASE NOTE: All guests ages 4+ are required to wear face coverings while in the museum. Please see our complete COVID-19 safety information for more details.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT PARTNERS:
501st Legion Central Garrison; Coder Dojo; Designosaurs Team 6369; Dunwoody College of Technology; Oscar the Robot and his Brother CH4RL13, handled by Jon Schmig; Sentera; Twin Cities Droid Builders.
Admission
Adults: $11
Seniors (62+): $9
Students (with ID): $8
Children (4-17): $6
Children (3 and under): Free
Members: Free
Limited Income Admission: $1
Hours
Droid December Activities: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Museum Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
transportation
Address
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Park
Free parking is available in our surface lot off Zenith Avenue South. Free street parking is also available on Zenith Avenue South (West side of the street) and on both sides of W 36th Street.
Bus, Bike, & Walk
We are located near Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Transit System routes 6 (0.48 miles). Schedules and route information are available at from Metro Transit here.
The museum is conveniently located adjacent to the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway along the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Bike racks are available for visitors.
A connected world is a better world
We believe the world is made better when everyone has the opportunity to explore the intersections of science, technology, and humanities. The Bakken Museum offers free or discounted admission for individuals those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits), Blue Star families, and ASTC Passport members.