Year-round adventure in the north woods
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Forest History Center
Year-round adventure in the north woods
Hours
January 1 – June 8, 2020
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Open for scheduled events only |
| Sunday - Friday | Closed |
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adults | $10 |
| Seniors (65+) Veterans Active military* College students Children ages 5-17 |
$8 |
| Children age 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS members | Free |
| *Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day) |
Free (On site only) |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Getting here
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.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Discover at the visitor center
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 the fire tower
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!
Tour the logging camp
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.
Get back to nature
Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on 5 miles of maintained trails through forests, wetlands, and grasslands that abound with wildlife.
Upcoming events
Be a Lumberjack Family Day
Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
Sat., Jun 13, 2020, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Included with $8-10 site admission/MNHS members free
Be a Naturalist Family Day
Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
Sat., Jul 18, 2020, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Included with $8-10 site admission/MNHS members free
Real Horse Power Family Day
Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
Sat., Aug 22, 2020, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Included with $8-10 site admission/MNHS members free
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