North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum is the state’s primary museum and cultural institution, located on the Capitol Grounds in Bismarck. Operated by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, the museum preserves and interprets the state’s natural history, cultural heritage, and modern development through permanent and rotating exhibits.

Exhibits and collections

The museum features a large, publicly accessible exhibition space designed for self-guided exploration. Exhibits span thousands of years of history and are presented in chronological and thematic galleries.

• Geologic and fossil exhibits, including dinosaur specimens found in North Dakota
• Native American history and cultural exhibits
• Early settlement, frontier life, and statehood-era history
• Military history and modern North Dakota exhibits
• Rotating and traveling exhibitions

Facilities and amenities

The Heritage Center is designed to accommodate individual visitors, families, school groups, and researchers.

• Climate-controlled, accessible indoor galleries
• Museum store featuring books, educational materials, and local gifts
• Auditorium and meeting spaces used for lectures and public programs
• Research collections and archives (access may require appointments)

Education and public programs

The museum regularly hosts educational programming and public events throughout the year.

• Lectures, workshops, and history-focused presentations
• School and youth education programs
• Special events tied to exhibits and seasonal themes

Access and admission

General admission to the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum is free, making it a widely used cultural and educational resource for residents and visitors.

Location and contact

• Address: 612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505
• Area: North Dakota State Capitol Grounds
• Operated by: State Historical Society of North Dakota

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