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Inspiring a Passion for Innovation
Welcome to The Bakken Museum
ABOUT 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. Located on the West shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, the museum features interactive exhibits for all ages and exceptional STEM education programs. Make movies in the Spark exhibit, meet the mother of science fiction in Mary & Her Monster, and test out some of Ben Franklin's favorite experiments in the Electricity Party Room.
Visit Us
3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55416
September HOURS
Open: Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed: Monday – Thursday
featured exhibits
Play music on the Bakkenspiel, make stop-motion movies at the Animation Station, and connect with human stories in Personal Prostheses 2.0.
Benjamin Franklin’s curiosity led him to explore many novel ideas and devices of his time. Join the party and try out some electric parlor tricks!
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