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Minnesota students take on the role of space scientists during GSK Science in the Summer™ with The Bakken Museum in collaboration with Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute
GSK Science in the Summer™, a free summer STEM program designed to inspire the future generation of scientists and engineers, returns this summer with a new theme: Be a Space Scientist! Led by The Franklin Institute, the national network this year will reach an estimated 23,400 youth in grades 2 through 6 through partnerships with 290 community-based youth-serving organizations nationwide.
The Bakken Museum Ranked Top 10 Best Science Museums in US
The Bakken Museum has been voted into the top ten best science museums across the country.
The Bakken Museum Nominated for Nation’s Best Science Museum List
The Bakken Museum is excited to announce that it has been included in an online contest to determine the Nation’s 10 Best Science Museums.
The Bakken Museum receives Groundbreakers Award from Association of Midwest Museums
The Bakken Museum has received the Association of Midwest Museum’s Groundbreakers Award for their public Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Report.
The Bakken Museum, in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, offering free out of school time STEM programming throughout Minnesota
GSK Science in the Summer™, a free STEM program for elementary-aged students designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, returns this summer with a new “Be a Physicist!” theme and an expanded footprint and curriculum. Supported by GSK and led by The Franklin Institute, the program expects to reach over 27,000 students throughout 78 organizations while providing valuable tools and training for 530 educators across the nation.
The Bakken Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
The Bakken Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.
The Bakken Museum takes first step towards becoming an accredited museum
The Bakken Museum is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its participation in the 2022 Museum Assessment Program. Offered through a cooperative agreement between the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the program is widely considered the first step in becoming a fully accredited cultural institution.
The Bakken Museum, The Show Nonprofit call for community art submissions - Renewal
The Bakken Museum, in conjunction with The Show, is excited to release a call for community art submissions.
The Bakken Museum announces new Board Chair and Members
Recently, The Bakken Museum honored longtime board of directors chair Brad Bakken and welcomed incoming chair Heather Walch. In addition, the museum welcomed three new members to the board, Ryan Johnson, Doug Paulson and Jeffrey Rainey.
10 Reflections from Alissa's First 100 Days
It's been an honor and joy to serve as President & CEO of The Bakken Museum for the past three + months. As I continue to learn, listen, and connect to the museum's mission and work, it's a privilege to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on this quirky, unique, impactful, and inspiring place. To that end, here are my top 10 reflections from my first 100 days.
The Bakken Museum, The Show Nonprofit call for community art submissions – Immersion: Works on Paper
The Bakken Museum, in conjunction with The Show, is excited to release a call for community art submissions. Artists are invited to submit 2-D pieces that reflect the theme of Immersion.
A Message from The Bakken Museum President & CEO Alissa Light
A Message from The Bakken Museum President & CEO Alissa Light
The Bakken Museum and St. Paul Urban Tennis offering combined summer camp
The Bakken Museum and St. Paul Urban Tennis (SPUT) will team up to offer a combined science, technology, tennis, engineering, and math summer camp (STTEM) at the Eastview Recreation Center in St. Paul.
The Bakken Museum, The Show Release call for kinetic art submissions
The Bakken Museum, in conjunction with The Show, is excited to release a call for community art submissions. Artists are invited to submit 2-D, mixed media, textiles, or written word pieces to be displayed in the museum’s lobby. Artworks should reflect on the theme of “Kinetic”
The Bakken Museum announces new President & CEO
The Bakken Museum announced the organization’s next leader. Alissa Light will serve as President & CEO of the museum effective September 7, 2022.
The Bakken Museum’s Bakkenalia 21+ event series returns June 16
On Thursday, June 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Bakken Museum is bringing back its popular evening event series, Bakkenalia. Adults over the age of 21 are invited to the museum to grab a drink, explore exhibits, and try hands-on experiments about the science of color.
The Bakken Museum, Form5 hosting prosthetics workshop for high school students
This weekend, The Bakken Museum and Form5 Prosthetics will host a prosthetics design workshop for high school students. From Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29, 15 students from Twin Cities area high schools will gather at the museum to solve real-world problems by modifying existing prosthetic devices.
The Bakken Museum is a 2022 Blue Star Museum
The Bakken Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.