The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis is a unique museum dedicated to the intersection of science, technology, and the humanities, with a focus on electricity and medical innovations. Set in a beautiful historic mansion, it offers hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs that inspire curiosity and learning.
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The Bakken Museum
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This place truly has something for everyone. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area, and looking for a museum that touches on a number of the sciences. I really enjoyed the gardens and architecture of the site. Maddie at the front desk was super friendly!
Excellent small museum for kids and adults alike, showing several experiments to stimulate kids in STEM areas. We loved the ones with electricity and the history behind it explained. The little ones in our party also enjoyed playing and building with the wooden blocks and the older ones liked the Frankenstein room. Plan at least two hours for your next visit and more if you go during warmer months.
We hosted our wedding ceremony at The Bakken Museum this past summer and I could not recommend a venue more. Maggie and Chris were absolutely fantastic to work with- so kind, flexible, and supportive. They paid attention to every detail big and small, were open to some wild ideas we wanted to make happen, and made our dreams come true!
Pricing was very reasonable- we got a lot of bang for our buck. The best part is, we were able to support a great organization that contributes to our community!
(Photos by Marit Williams Photography)
We did an event at this museum. It was fantastic. The staff was amazing to work with. They were accommodating and willing to help to achieve a successful event. Maggie even ran an errand for me. Chris was spectacular to coordinate the arrangement and flow of attendees at my event. I would never hesitate to rebook and event here. Also the caterer was wonderful too. The food was amazing! Please support the arts and the staff!
This place is awesome! What a fun little museum tucked away in residential SW Mpls in an old Tudor-style mansion.
Our two young boys had a great time running around and learning about electricity and Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. The next day our 5 year old asked if we could go again.
Good thing we live nearby!
As a family, we had so much fun here! I wish we would’ve had more time! The kids enjoyed the crafts and especially trying the prosthetics. There is a lot to see and do. If we lived closer, we would definitely visit again! The staff were all very kind and helpful.
The Bakken Museum is an absolute gem of a museum. The building it is in is fascinating. The rooms have a beautiful charm to them. The Frankenstein play and room is outstanding. The place is perfect for children to explore and adults to be entertained. It is off the beaten path but certainly worth a stop.
Such a great hands on science museum. However, first time in the four years I’ve gone that I got to learn humidity effects static electricity and so Ben Franklin’s experience did not happen today. Blue Star Museum for military members. Also has a great 10 minute immersive experience for Frankenstein Monster
My 16 year old niece visited and 1 hr was not enough time. Also, local art is now a permanent feature
