Field Trips

Registration for 2026-2027 is 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 activities designed to spark curiosity, create conversations, and awaken the innovator in each of them.

Field Trip Options:

Select an option below to learn more about each field trip opportunity.

All workshops and tours support Minnesota’s 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 in historic West Winds Mansion.

Grades 4-6

The possible combinations are HUGE! Take a workshop on Engineering Design, Magnets and Electricity, or Static Electricity. Plus, join a knowledgeable guide for a tour of our exhibits here or at 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. It’s an inspiring opportunity for literature students.