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The Bakken Museum

Museum

4.7(561 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM
The Bakken Museum

About

Unique museum with an electricity focus. Museum & education center for all ages offering exhibits on electricity, Ben Franklin & magnets.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at The Bakken Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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    Phone
    (612) 926-3878
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–4 PM
    Friday:10 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–4 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–4 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking: Free street parking
  • On-site parking: On-site parking

Nearby

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