The Bakken Museum

Visit a great museum that displays the history of electricity and electromagnetism.

The Bakken Museum is located on the shore of Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It features interactive exhibits, a medicinal garden, STEM education programs, and a world-renowned collection of artifacts. This museum is also an education center for all ages. Some activities you can do include making a movie in the Spark exhibit, meeting the mother of science fiction, and testing some of Ben Franklin's famous experiments in the Electricity Party Room.

The Bakken Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission rates are as follows: adults - $11, seniors - $9, students - $8, children - $6, and free for toddlers under three. The museum has lockers in the lobby that are free to use, and most videos at the museum are closed captioned. Bakken Museum was founded in 1975 by Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic. This family-friendly attraction inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the world of science and technology. If you are looking for a hands-on museum in Minneapolis, look no further than the Bakken Museum.