Visitor information
Admission
Adults: $13
Seniors (65+): $11
Students (with ID): $10
Children (4-17): $9
Children (3 and under): Free
Native American Admission: Free
Limited Income Admission: $1
Museum Hours
Open: Tuesday – Sunday from 10a.m. – 4p.m.
Closed: Mondays
transportation
Address
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Park
Free parking is available in the our surface lot off Zenith Avenue South. Free street parking is also available on Zenith Avenue South (West side of street) and on both sides of W 36th Street.
Bus, Bike, & Walk
We are located near Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Transit System routes 6 (0.48 miles). Schedules and route information are available at from Metro Transit here.
The museum is conveniently located adjacent to the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway along the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Bike racks are available for visitors.
“The Bakken Museum is so unique. The exhibits are interactive, entertaining and educational. Wow!”
– Visitor Review
HOLIDAY CLOSURES & SPECIAL HOURS
Open the Following Holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Election Day
Veterans Day
New Years Eve
Closed the Following Holidays:
New Years Day
Easter Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous People’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
UNIQUE GIFTS TO GIVE OR KEEP
Discover gifts at The Bakken Museum store for all the innovators in your life. The museum store includes activity kits for all ages, carefully curated books, and quirky presents for unique individuals. Each purchase supports our mission of inspiring a passion for innovation.
A connected world is a better world
We believe the world is made better when everyone has the opportunity to explore the intersections of science, technology, and humanities. The Bakken Museum offers free or discounted admission for individuals those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits), Blue Star families, and ASTC Passport members.