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The Bakken Library

The Bakken Museum’s library collections include approximately 11,000 books, journals, and manuscripts. The subject of the collections is the history of electricity and magnetism with a focus on their roles in the life sciences and medicine.

Artifact Collection

The instrument collection comprises approximately 2,500 artifacts from the 18th century to the present. Also of interest to researchers are collections of 19th and early 20th century medical and electro-medical ephemera. The instruments are available for study.

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Every month we feature a new old thing with a super cool slice of history. Check out these treasures from The Bakken Museum vault and learn some fun facts to share with your friends.

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The Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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