Bakken Library and Museum is an awesome place to explore on a rainy day. Here, you and the kids can learn about all things science and have plenty of fun at the same time.

You need to pay an entrance fee to visit Bakken Library and Museum — but the experience will be worth it. This well-liked display of scientific achievements can be found in the leafy neighborhood of Calhoun Isles. Nearby attractions worth adding to your itinerary include Target Field, Minnehaha Park and Mill Ruins Park.

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