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The Bakken Museum takes first step towards becoming an accredited museum
The Bakken Museum is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its participation in the 2022 Museum Assessment Program. Offered through a cooperative agreement between the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the program is widely considered the first step in becoming a fully accredited cultural institution.
The Bakken Museum’s Bakkenalia 21+ event series returns June 16
On Thursday, June 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Bakken Museum is bringing back its popular evening event series, Bakkenalia. Adults over the age of 21 are invited to the museum to grab a drink, explore exhibits, and try hands-on experiments about the science of color.