December News
Holiday Hours
Join us this winter at The Bakken Museum for special events, unique gift ideas, and engaging programs that will keep you and your loved ones inspired.
Museum hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 24: Closed
Monday, December 25: Closed
Sunday, December 31: Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, January 1: Closed
DISCOVERY DAYS: Droid December
Saturday, December 16 // 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Droid December is back! Join us for our celebration of all things droids and technology. Meet members of the 501st Legion Central Garrison dressed as Star Wars characters, earn your "Robot Expert" badge with Code Saavy, try hands-on activities with Bakken educators, and more.
All Discovery Day activities are included with the cost of museum admission and designed for ages 5 through 14, plus their adults.
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December Science Studios
Science Studios are additional science, technology, and art activities hosted on weekends and school release days. Each activity includes a step-by-step guide, and our expert staff is always on hand to help.
Saturdays and Sundays in December &
Tuesday, December 26 through Friday, December 29.
Seasonal Shopping
MUSEUM STORE
The Bakken Museum's store has a hand-selected variety of locally made goods, interactive kits, apparel, unique books, and more. Plus, every purchase made in the museum store supports our mission and programs.
Museum admission is not required to shop, and members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
GIFT MEMBERSHIPS
Our memberships start at $45 and continue to give all year round. In addition to supporting our mission and programs, all of our memberships unlock:
Unlimited access to exhibits
Discounted tickets to events
Early access to summer camp registration
10% discount in the museum store
and more!
Now through January 1, purchase a gift membership and pick up a custom logo pin, collections postcard set, or hand-made laser cut earrings as our thanks.
PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
WINTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Winter Break Camp - Spots Added!
DATES: Wednesday, December 27 - Friday, December 29
TIME: 12-4 p.m.
GRADES: 4-8
Young Makers Inventors Club
DATES: Four Saturdays | January 13, 20, 27, February 3
MORNING SESSION: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
GRADES: 2-3
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Inventors Club
DATES: Six Saturdays | February 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16
MORNING SESSION: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
GRADES: 4-9
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CELEBRATIONS & VENUE RENTALS
We're a great spot for holiday and end-of-year festivities. Keep us in mind for upcoming gatherings, employee appreciation parties, and everything in between.
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