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This museum and library is the first of its kind in the world. Located inside a historic mansion, The Bakken is a fun place to learn about the history of electricity and electromagnetism to its present use and form. It is home to a massive collection of articles, journals and scientific instruments related to this field. Many of the permanent exhibits are interactive; experience a jolt from a century-old electric machine or perhaps a visit to the Frankenstein's Laboratory will make your day. Other interesting spaces here are Ben Frankin's parlor and the library's luscious gardens. The Bakken makes for a great day out with family.
Hennepin museum is all about the local history of the city of Hennepin and its surrounding regions. The building features European architecture and the interiors resemble that of a mansion. The exhibitions held here are in the form of images, documents and archives, that provide information on the cultural growth of the urban, suburban and rural communities, that truly take you back in time, helping you see the Hennepin county at its inception. The exhibits are also known to showcase the medical treatments that were used in the olden times. The museum is fondly recalled among the best museums for local history and art (done by both local and international artists), making it a great place for all those who are drawn towards culture and history of the region.
A landmark in its namesake neighborhood, St. Anthony Park Branch Library is a Carnegie library established in 1917. It is home to a collection of over 55,000 books and items, including several multi-lingual publications. Their selection for children is one of the largest in the city. This branch is as renowned for its stunning architecture as it is for its repertoire and cultural events.
