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The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential for science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. A beautiful Gothic and Tudor Revival-style mansion, unique artifact and book collections, seasonal medicinal gardens, dynamic exhibits, and rich education experiences - we've got something for everyone!Museum Hours
Monday: ClosedTuesday–Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures
New Years DayMemorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Museum Store
Shop our unique selection of books, apparel, educational games and toys! Museum members receive 10% off all store purchases. Please visit our membership page to learn more.
Questions?
With questions, please call us at 651-926-3878 or submit a contact form online.
Admission Prices
| Adults | $10.00 |
| Seniors | $8.00 |
| Young People 13-24 | $8.00 |
| Children 4-12 | $5.00 |
| Children 3 and under | Free |
| Members | Free |
End of Year Donation Drives
Throughout November and December, The Bakken Museum will be partnering with organizations that are making the world a better place.
Help us support these programs by making a donation and receive $2.00 off of admission to the museum!
November 23 - 25, Blue Cooler
What to donate? New or slightly used winter gear for adults: hats, gloves, mittens, jackets, scarves
November 30 - December 2, Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
What to donate? Non-perishable food items
December 7 - 9, Tubman
What to donate? New personal care items: body wash, lotion, bath towels, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste
December 14 -16, Toys for Tots
What to donate? New, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages
December 21 - 23, Groveland Food Shelf
What to donate? Non-perishable food items
December 28 - 30, Simpson Housing Service
What to donate? New personal care items: body wash, lotion, bath towels, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste
GETTING HERE
THE BAKKEN MUSEUM
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416
PARKING
Free parking is available both in the museum's lot on Zenith Avenue South, and on West 36th Street. The visitor entrance next to the parking lot is handicap accessible.
BUS & BIKE
We are located within walking distance of bus routes 6, 12, and 17. Schedules and route information are available at metrotransit.org.
The museum is conveniently located adjacent to the chain of lakes bike path. We now have a Nice Ride bike sharing station next to the museum at the corner of West 36th Street and Lake Calhoun Parkway. For more information about this program (available April - November), please visit niceridemn.org.
Visitors riding their own bikes can find bike parking near our 36th Street visitor entrance.
Things to see & do
What's New
Science StudiosNew each month!
Join us weekends and school release days to participate in hands-on STEAM activities that are fun and educational for all ages and skill levels .
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LEGO ROBOTICSLet's Get Creative!
Build and program LEGO robots that can play music, follow a map, automate tasks, and much more in our seasonal classes.
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Skill BuilderCalling all makers!
Sundays in the workshop feature a new one day program for aspiring makers and inventors! Practice and improve your maker skills while working on a one day project.
Let's Go!Private Events
Book Your Private Event with Us
Steeped in turn of the century ambiance, surrounded by meticulously kept gardens, and boasting an array of carefully curated exhibits, our distinct event spaces are the ideal venue for your next personal or corporate function. From intimate, garden-side weddings, to corporate meetings, employee retreats, and social functions, The Bakken Museum stands uniquely poised to make any event, big or small, an outstanding occasion.