The Bakken

Public programs: the bakken inspires a passion for innovation for all children, families, and adults visiting the museum. Programming includes educational activities for children such as discovery days and science studios, tours, evening events for adults, and partnerships with community organizations .

Exhibits and collections: the bakken's exhibits are hands-on displays that educate, inspire, and spark innovation within our visitors. The bakken's underground vaults house a collection of artifacts and books. The scope of the collections is the intersection of the history of electricity and magentism, and the life sciences and medicine. The collections reflect earl bakken's belief in the importance of studying history, self-inquiry, and experimentation. They are open to the public and available for research and are being utilized in our exhibits.