The Bakken, Science museum near Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, US
The Bakken Museum features exhibits about electricity and magnetism, including interactive displays demonstrating scientific principles through hands-on experiments and demonstrations.
Earl Bakken, who invented the first wearable cardiac pacemaker, established this educational institution in 1975 to showcase the evolution of electrical devices and medical equipment.
The museum maintains a collection of 11,000 books and 2,000 scientific instruments, highlighting works from pioneers like Benjamin Franklin and Alessandro Volta.
Located at 3537 Zenith Avenue South, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM and provides full wheelchair accessibility.
The Medicinal Garden surrounding the museum contains plants used in traditional and modern medicine, connecting natural sciences with technological advancement.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1975
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://thebakken.org
GPS coordinates: 44.93810,-93.32080
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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