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
DirectorJennifer Hensley
Websitewww.thebakken.org

The Bakken Museum (/ˈbɑːkən/ BAH-kən) is a museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The Bakken was founded in 1975 by Earl Bakken, the co-founder of Medtronic, and includes exhibits on science, technology, and the humanities. It also includes a substantial exhibit dedicated to Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein.

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