North Dakota Heritage Museum

4.5/5
(657) · Museum in Bismarck, United States
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Four galleries tell the fascinating story of North Dakota through thousands of artifacts and specimens, high-tech displays, and interactive exhibits. …

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Feb 3, 2025
This museum is wonderful. It gives the complete history of North Dakota. Learned so much about the Native American Heritage of the area. It has fascinating prehistoric skeletons that were found i…Full review by Gloria D
Nov 19, 2024
This is an excellent museum! In general, I’m not a hinge museum fan but this was well done with a variety of exhibits. It is definitely worth a visit.Full review by melonbelly
Aug 25, 2024
I learned so much about the history of this amazing state. The exhibits were fantastic and fun to see. This place tells the story of North DakotaFull review by kennethhJ6016VT
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How long do visitors typically stay at the Heritage Center and Museum?
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You could stay there all day if you are really into it. There are so many great things to see and do. There are four museum galleries tracing the state's rich history from its earliest …
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You could stay there all day if you are really into it. There are so many great things to see and do. There are four museum galleries tracing the state's rich history from its earliest geologic formation 600 million years ago. There is a great play area for kids, they have a simulated tractor that is good for the young and the young at heart. I would say an average stay is around 2 hours, lots of people make it a half day excursions and others stay for an hour, just to get a feel for it. Everyone that goes loves that they had a chance to see it.
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When was the North Dakota Heritage Center built?
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1980
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How do I secure a motorized wheelchair for Saturday Sept 10 afternoon?
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There are motorized wheelchairs available at the East Entrance of the building. Go to the information desk and they will help.
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What are the prices to look around really wanna take my son and I'm new to this
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Admission and parking is free, but they do have a donation box. I think your son would enjoy.
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Is this museum appropriate for small children aged 5 and 7 ?
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We took our kids a few days ago. Their ages are 6 and 3. They wanted to run around mostly. There's a tractor simulator that they really enjoyed. There is a tee pee that they can go in …
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We took our kids a few days ago. Their ages are 6 and 3. They wanted to run around mostly. There's a tractor simulator that they really enjoyed. There is a tee pee that they can go in and run around. There are a lot of dinosaur bones they may be interested in too.
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A shuttle will pick up people outside the Forestwood Inn which will bring you to the dig area. Full Day and Half-Day Morning meets at 7:45am. Half...
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