The Bakken Museum

Museum Renovation

This project creates a stunning new entrance on the east side of the Bakken Museum, facing Bde Maka Ska lake. A large, beautifully-lit courtyard and a refurbished green roof also face the lake and create a remarkable aesthetic on the exterior with bird-friendly glass. The project remodeled approximately 6,800 SF of space on the ground level, with updated museum gallery space, the interior lobby, flexible-use classrooms, rental space, and an expanded makerspace for classes and camps. Updated amenities include lockers, gender-neutral bathrooms, gift shop, and reception space. The design provided new exhibit lighting, site lighting, fire alarm system, power, HVAC upgrades, plumbing upgrades, and a performance specification for the fire protection system.