The Bakken Museum

The Bakken Museum on Lake Calhoun

Minneapolis STEM museum housed in a historic mansion overlooking Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun). The space pairs interactive exhibits across electricity, music, and innovation history with structured camps and school partnerships.

Programs for Grades 3 through 12

Educational programming spans field trips, workshops, and seasonal camps tied to museum exhibits. Programs include:
- Summer STEM camps
- School partnerships with curriculum integration
- Field trips and workshops for grades 3-12
- Featured exhibits including Spark, Ben Franklin (electricity), and Mary Shelley (innovation)
- Interactive STEM stations across the museum floor

What's Included

• Access to museum exhibits and historic mansion grounds
• Indoor classroom and lab space
• Educator-led programming
• Themed exhibit rotation across the year

Experience

A museum-anchored option for Minneapolis families wanting STEM exposure tied to a real institution and a unique historic setting. Format works for school groups doing field trips and families layering on summer camp weeks.