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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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 is a beautiful science museum in an old mansion. There’s a lot of building toys and cool exhibits about electricity. There’s a scary presentation about Frankenstein that made us all jump. I went with my kids and grandkids the day after Thanksgiving and we had a lot of fun. The staff was very cheerful and friendly.
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 an adult, this was a super fun way to spend an hour and a half! Lots of interactive exhibits, had a great time in the electricity party room! Price was great as well for the amount of fun we got out of it.
I thought this was an interesting place, however, it was quite overstimulating. There are lots of colors, lights, it’s overall chaotic.. I am neurodivergent, so that’s definitely one of the reasons why I couldn’t focus. There are some interesting things here, but I had a hard time enjoying it.. I remember the Frankenstein movie being loud and having flashy lights.
The image attached is Eluer’s Disk.
The image attached is Eluer’s Disk.
Awesome museum with a ton to do for kids, adults and seniors. Very kind staff who go out of their way to ensure you have a great experience. On the weekends, they have special activities laid out for kids to keep them even more engaged. The scavenger hunt is an awesome adventure whilst experiencing the various exhibits.
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.
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)