The Bakken Museum
The Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
Overview
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.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
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