Group Programs
Field Trips
Registration for 2025-2026 now open
During each field trip, students explore the connections between science, engineering, and innovation in a dynamic, hands-on, guided inquiry-based workshop and either an interactive gallery tour of The Bakken Museum exhibits or a visit to the nearby Pavek Museum. Students learn that when they wonder, try, discover, and share, they are engaging in the science, engineering, and/or innovation process. On the Bakken tours, groups of students explore the connections between science, engineering, inspiration, and innovation through The Bakken Museum's galleries. Students will engage in hands-on challenges and interactives designed to spark curiosity, create conversations, and awaken the innovator in each of them.
FIELD TRIP OPTIONS:
Select an option below to register and find out more about each field trip opportunity.
All workshops and tours support Academic Science Standards
If you can’t come to The Bakken Museum, we'd be glad to bring our educators to you. Visit our Assembly and Residencies page or our Workshops page for details and availability.
Grade 3
Explore magnetism in a fun and informative hands-on workshop. Experience innovation to the max with a knowledgeable guide as you tour our new (and old) exhibits.
Grades 4-6
The possible combinations are HUGE! Take a workshop on Engineering Design, Magnets and Electricity, or Static Electricity AND experience innovation to the max with a knowledgeable guide as you tour our new (and old) exhibits or visit the nearby Pavek Museum.
Grades 7-12
Experience The Bakken Museum and get to the heart of who Mary Shelley was through Finding Frankenstein or take a guided exhibit tour of our museum galleries.
Outreach Education
The Bakken Museum’s education programs encourage curious minds to explore interactive programs and experiences designed to inspire engagement with science and innovation. The museum provides over 1,250 programs to over 44,700 individuals each year. See how you can get involved!
In-Person Outreach
Assemblies & Residencies
Your chance to experience the drama of science AND theater in your gym, auditorium or cafeteria. Perfect for libraries, scout groups, science fairs, and other family or youth events outside of the school day too
Photo courtesy of Joseph Pankow
Workshops
Let us WOW you with science, technology, engineering, and math as Bakken Educators bring exciting experiences right into your schoolroom.
STEM Inspiration Stations
These hands-on STEM activities are designed to ignite your imagination and rolled up into perfect packages for your event. Ideal for family nights, libraries, and other events outside of the school days.
Group Visits
Purchase discounted group tickets or schedule a guided tour of the museum. Perfect for both adults and youth.
“The programs The Bakken Museum has presented have been so entertaining and educational. I appreciate the thoughtful way the programs are planned, with kids in mind. The hands-on science experiments are so valuable for kids, and they are something I would not be able to present on my own. I truly value the education and experience of the educators who present these programs.”
- Program Review