Enjoy science with friends and family during The Bakken's Family Science Saturday. Engage in hands-on activities and experience special presentations connected to renewable energy and the Electrifying Minnesota exhibit. 10am to 4pm every Saturday (museum is open till 5pm). Family Science Saturday is free with general admission.

Activities vary each week. For a list of specific weekly activities, please call the Visitor Service desk @ 612.926.3878 x.219

April 2008 - May 2008

Electrifying Minnesota Family Science Saturday Activities

Play the Appliance Matching Game.

Create your own alarm.

Build your own wind turbine.

Assemble a mini-light up city.

Experiment at the solar panel table.

Craft your very own light up "Electricity Book".

Operate a hand crank generator.

Sketch a drawing using charcoal.

Demonstrations by Special Guests:

Minnesota Energy Challenge

Great River Energy

Linden Hills Light and Power

Audobon Center of the North Woods

Ax-Man Inventors' Table
Every Saturday
Experiment with batteries, wires and more to make motors run, bulbs light up, buzzers beep and more.  This activity is supported in part by Ax-Man Surplus store.

Family Science Saturdays are made possible in part by the Medtronic Foundation.

Special Events!

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 5
Thursdays 10 am to  8pm 
Closed Major Holidays
Library Hours: Monday - Friday 9 to 4:30

Admission: $7 Adults; $5 Students & Seniors; Children 3 and under are FREE!

© The Bakken Updated: March 31, 2008