The Bakken

The Bakken Museum
A view of The Bakken Museum from the medicinal garden
Established1975–1976
Location3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates44°56′17″N 93°19′15″W / 44.93806°N 93.32083°W / 44.93806; -93.32083
TypeScience museum
DirectorAlissa Light
Websitewww.thebakken.org

The Bakken Museum (/ˈbɑːkən/ BAH-kən) is situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1975 by Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic, it serves as a science museum. The museum boasts interactive displays covering various topics within science, technology, and the humanities. Notably, it includes a substantial exhibit dedicated to Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein.

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