Group Visits & Tours
Bring your friends, family, or colleagues to see The Bakken Museum. Choose from guided exhibit tours with one of our excellent educators or choose your own path with our discounted group ticket rate.
VIP Guided Exhibit Tours (1-9 Guests)
This guided tour includes an exploration of all indoor exhibits and a brief history of the West Winds Mansion for 1-9 guests:
COST:
Adults - $160
Seniors (65+) - $140
Students (With ID) - $130
Children (Ages 4-17) - $100 // must include at least 1 adult chaperone
Family - $120
TOUR LENGTH: 75 minutes
AVAILABILITY: Tours are available during operating hours, beginning at 10 a.m., with the latest tour starting at 2:30 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Registration is required at least one week in advance of the tour.
There is a 24 hours cancellation policy. Cancellations made within 24 hours of a tour will incur a $25 late fee.
Tour includes the cost of general admission.
Group visit payments must be made in a single transaction.
Some exceptions apply to group tour availability. We will do our very best to accommodate your group.
Limited scholarships are available. Documentation is required.
Tours are intended for students entering grades 3 and up.
Guided Exhibit Tours (10-28 Guests)
This guided tour includes an exploration of all indoor exhibits and a brief history of the West Winds Mansion for 10-28 guests.
COST:
Adults - $16/person
Seniors (Ages 65+) - $14/person
Students (With ID) - $13/person
Children (Ages 4-17) - $10/person
Children (3 and under) - FREE
TOUR LENGTH: 75 minutes
AVAILABILITY: Tours are available during operating hours, beginning at 10 a.m., with the latest tour starting at 2:30 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Registration is required at least one week in advance of the tour.
There is a 24 hours cancellation policy. Cancellations made within 24 hours of a tour will incur a $25 late fee.
Tour includes the cost of general admission.
Group visit payments must be made in a single transaction.
Some exceptions apply to group tour availability. We will do our very best to accommodate your group.
Limited scholarships are available. Documentation is required.
Student and children’s groups are allowed one free adult chaperone for every 6 students.
Groups over 14 will be split into two tours.
Tours are intended for students entering grades 3 and up.
Group Visit Rate (10-30 Guests)
Discounted admission for groups of 10 to 30. Group visits do not include a tour of the museum.
COST: $2 off admission per visitor
Adults: $11 (regularly $13)
Seniors (65+): $9 (regularly $11)
Students (with ID): $8 (regularly $10)
Children (4-17): $7 (regularly $9)
Children (3 and under): Free
Members: Free
Native American Admission: Free
Limited Income Admission: $1
AVAILABILITY: Group visits are available during operating hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
School groups receive 1 free adult admission for every 6 children.
Registration is required at least one week in advance of a group visit.
Cancellations need to be made 48 hours in advance to accommodate other visitors.
Group visit payments must be made in a single transaction.
Some exceptions apply to group visit availability. We will do our very best to accommodate your group.
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3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Hours
Open: Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Exhibits at The Bakken
SPARK
Play music on the Bakkenspiel, make stop-motion movies at the Animation Station, and connect with human stories in Personal Prostheses 2.0.
GARDENS
Learn about the past, present, and possible future uses of plants as medicine in the Florence Bakken Medicinal Garden.
MARY & HER MONSTER
Who is Mary Shelley and why is her novel important today? Explore the science, technology, and culture that influenced the mother of science fiction.
“The Bakken is a great place for anyone looking to explore, learn, spark imagination and expand curiosity. We will be back.”
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