Bakken Museum
7.1Friend Score / 10#12 of 12 Museums in Minneapolis
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Known forscienceelectricitymedical historyquirky
Dedicated to the history of electricity and its role in life and medicine, this quirky and wonderful museum is housed in a 1930s Tudor Revival mansion overlooking Lake Calhoun. Founded by the inventor of the first wearable pacemaker, it features hands-on electricity exhibits, a Frankenstein-themed gallery, and a beautiful lakeside setting. It skews toward kids but adults with a science or history bent will find it genuinely fascinating.
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| Price | $$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.1/10- Value7.5
- iconic5.5
- excellence7.5
- Crowd level3.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility6.5
Nearby in Ask Minneapolis
- Thomas Beach at Bde Maka SkaBeach0.69 km · 9 min walk
- Bde Maka SkaPark0.93 km · 12 min walk
- Chain of Lakes (Lake Calhoun / Bde Maka Ska & Lake Harriet)Attraction1.1 km · 14 min walk
- Linden HillsNeighborhood1.38 km · 17 min walk
- MartinaRestaurant1.65 km · 21 min walk
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