The Press Room
The Bakken Museum Ranked Top 10 Best Science Museums in US
The Bakken Museum has been voted into the top ten best science museums across the country.
The Bakken Museum Nominated for Nation’s Best Science Museum List
The Bakken Museum is excited to announce that it has been included in an online contest to determine the Nation’s 10 Best Science Museums.
The Bakken Museum receives Groundbreakers Award from Association of Midwest Museums
The Bakken Museum has received the Association of Midwest Museum’s Groundbreakers Award for their public Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Report.
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.
10 Reflections from Alissa's First 100 Days
It's been an honor and joy to serve as President & CEO of The Bakken Museum for the past three + months. As I continue to learn, listen, and connect to the museum's mission and work, it's a privilege to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on this quirky, unique, impactful, and inspiring place. To that end, here are my top 10 reflections from my first 100 days.