The Bakken Museum’s adult event series includes food trucks, drinks, and music, along with activities presented by museum educators and special guests. This August, play with sounds, scents, colors, and flavors to enhance and trick your senses. Your ticket includes full access to museum exhibits and gardens. Must be 21 years of age or older […]
Celebrate the best of The Bakken Museum in our gardens, historic mansion, and renovated first floor while you show your support for inquiry-based STEM exploration. Throughout the evening attendees will enjoy: – Access to all museum exhibits and gardens – Experiments and demonstrations presented by museum educators and curators – Exclusive updates from museum leadership […]
Join The Bakken Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, for a Halloween-themed Discovery Day. Take a step into the shadows and uncover science you rarely see. Discovery Days at The Bakken Museum feature hands-on science, technology, and art activity stations that are included in the price of admission. Purchase tickets […]
Join The Bakken Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, for a Halloween-themed Discovery Day. Take a step into the shadows and uncover science you rarely see. Discovery Days at The Bakken Museum feature hands-on science, technology, and art activity stations that are included in the price of admission. Purchase tickets […]
Join The Bakken Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, for a Halloween-themed Discovery Day. Take a step into the shadows and uncover science you rarely see. Discovery Days at The Bakken Museum feature hands-on science, technology, and art activity stations that are included in the price of admission. Purchase tickets […]
Join us this December for an event inspired by our favorite droids! Activities are included with museum admission: – Get your picture with members of the 501st Legion Central Garrison dressed as Star Wars characters – Search for droids hidden throughout the museum – Pilot a robot through a maze – Learn the basics of […]
Let’s tinker together. Bring a partner (romantic or otherwise) to build and customize a robot in our makerspace. Registration includes our choice of robot kit, step-by-step instructions, and expert advice from our educators.
Get inspired by women using science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Join us at The Bakken Museum for a family-focused event featuring hands-on activity tables, interactive experiments, and demonstrations by community partners. This event is recommended for ages 5-14, plus friends and family. Discovery Day access and activities are […]
Join us at The Bakken Museum for a book club unlike any other. We will spend four Wednesday evenings (April 5, 12, 19, 26) diving into Sandeep Jauhar’s Heart: A History. Engage with concepts discussed in the literature through rare books and artifacts presented by The Bakken Museum’s curators. A paperback copy of the book […]
Did you love summer camp so much you want to do it again? Maybe you never got to go, but always wanted to? Now’s the time! Join us for a night of 21+ summer camp here at The Bakken Museum. Friends of the museum will be sharing drink samples while you enjoy camp-themed activities and […]
Skip the chicken dinner and join us at The Bakken Museum to experience our nationally recognized education programs and support inquiry-based STEM education. We’re setting up games and experiments all over the museum to show off what we do best – inspire innovators. Proceeds from the event support our one-of-a-kind museum experience, equity-focused STEM education […]
Tinkering is more fun with two! Take your Valentine’s date (romantic or otherwise) to the hottest spot in town – building robots at The Bakken Museum. Our educators will provide step-by-step instructions as you construct and customize your robot in our makerspace. Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Robot kit choices include an […]
Get inspired by women using science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Join us for a family-focused event featuring hands-on activity tables, interactive experiments, and demonstrations by community partners. This event is recommended for ages 5-14, plus friends and family. Discovery Day access and activities are included with the cost […]
Join us at The Bakken Museum for a book club unlike any other. Bring the pages of Sally Adee’s We Are Electric to life through rare books and historic artifacts presented by our curators. During book club, you’ll engage in conversations about the literature with other book club members and our curators and get to […]
Join us at The Bakken Museum for a book club unlike any other. Bring the pages of Sally Adee’s We Are Electric to life through rare books and historic artifacts presented by our curators. During book club, you’ll engage in conversations about the literature with other book club members and our curators and get to […]
HOLD THE STUFFY, BRING ON THE SCIENCE! You’re invited to a garden party unlike any other. Join us on the green roof for delicious drink samples, 21+ activities, and outdoor festivities to kick off the summer. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event. Tickets include drink tastings, activities, and access […]
Experience the best of our popular summer camps with a 21+ twist. Try camp-themed challenges, explore our blooming outdoor spaces, and enjoy delicious samples of locally-made beverages. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.
We hope to see you at our one-of-a-kind Brilliant fundraiser this August! The evening will showcase all things Bakken Museum, from our stunning summer grounds and gardens to the hands-on quirky STEM activities and performances we’ve been delivering for nearly 50 years. Your ticket directly supports our mission to inspire a passion for innovation. Must […]
We’re bringing Robot Date Night to La Doña Cervecería Brewery! Grab a beer and build and customize a robot pet in La Doña’s taproom. Tools, robot accessories, step-by-step instructions, and expert advice from our Bakken Museum educators will be provided. Space is limited to 50 (25 pairs of two). Each registration includes admission for 1 […]
We’ve got your Valentine’s Day plans covered. Grab your sweetheart or best bud and build a robot pet in our classrooms. Step-by-step instructions will be provided along with expert advice from our educators. Space is limited to 40 (20 pairs of two). This event is intended for individuals ages 18+. Each registration includes admission for […]
