Entry No. 8 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: history

The Bakken Museum

Located in a historic 1929 Tudor mansion, this quirky museum blends science and the humanities with interactive, sensory exhibits on electricity, electromagnetism, and a spooky, theatrical gallery dedicated to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

The move: Test out static electricity experiments in the Electricity Party Room, wander through the medicinal gardens, and get spooked by the immersive, lightning-filled Frankenstein's Laboratory show.

• 📍 West Calhoun / Bde Maka Ska
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · minnesotamonthly.com · Atlas Obscura · Wikipedia · exploreminnesota.com

last checked: 2026-07-21