Year-round adventure in the north woods

Year-round adventure in the north woods
Year-round adventure in the north woods
Day | Hours |
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Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
Sunday - Friday | Closed |
Category | Cost |
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Adults | $10 |
Seniors (65+) Veterans and active military College students |
$8 |
Children ages 5-17 | $6 |
Children age 4 and under | Free |
MNHS members | Free |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Experience the stories of the north woods and the lumberjacks who called these forests home. Meet the colorful inhabitants of a recreated 1900 logging camp — and learn about Minnesota’s forests of yesterday and today through interactive exhibits and nature trails.
Explore the history and ecology of the north woods through family-friendly exhibits and activities, and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs to take home.
Climb a 100-foot fire tower for a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and the forest canopy. You may even experience a bald eagle soaring by!
See how the lumberjacks lived and worked at a recreated 1900-era logging camp featuring costumed interpreters. Watch draft horses perform feats of strength, try crosscutting a log, or find out how the cook prepares meals for the lumberjacks.
Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on 5 miles of maintained trails through forests, wetlands, and grasslands that abound with wildlife.
Conservationist Aldo Leopold Day