Visit The Bakken Museum

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. The museum is Minnesota’s only Smithsonian-Affiliate and features a world-renowned collection of books and artifacts, multiple galleries focusing on the wonders of invention, plant medicine, bio-technology, and science, and The Florence Bakken Medicinal Garden.  

Admission Prices

Adults $10.00
Seniors$8.00
Young People 13-24$8.00
Children 4-12$5.00
Children 3 and underFree
MembersFree
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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.

Museum Map
Accessibility & Amenities

Museum Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Closures

New Years Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

The Bakken Museum participates in the ASTC Travel Passport Program.

The Bakken Museum is a Blue Star Museum.

The Bakken Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate

The Bakken Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate.

Things to see & do

What's New

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.

Museum Store

UNIQUE GIFTS TO GIVE OR KEEP

Shop our selection of books, apparel, educational games and toys!
Museum members receive 10% off all store purchases. Please visit our membership page to learn more.

Dreaming on With Earl Bakken
Published by The Bakken Museum, Dreaming On With Earl Bakken is a book of stories told by and about the remarkable man. It includes over 200 images and stories from those close to Earl. To order a copy, please contact The Bakken Museum.

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