Hours and Admission

Museum hours and admission

(See trading post hours below)

February 1 – December 31, 2023


Day		Hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed
  • Open Memorial Day weekend (May 27–29, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pm)
  • Open Labor Day weekend (September 2–4, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pm)

Admission


Category		Cost
Adults$10
Seniors ages 65+ 
Veterans 
Active military 
College students 
Children ages 5–17		$8
Children age 4 and underFree
MNHS members and Mille Lacs Band members w/IDFree
Blue Star Families 
(Armed Forces Day–Labor Day)		Free (On-site only)

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Museum 2023 holiday schedule

  • Open Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29, 2023)
  • Open Labor Day weekend (September 2-4, 2023)
  • Closed all other holidays

Trading post hours and admission

DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Admission

No admission fee required at the trading post.

Trading post 2023 holiday schedule

  • Closed New Year's Day 2023 (January 1, 2023)
  • Closed January 2-10, 2023
  • Open Memorial Day weekend (May 27–29, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pm)
  • Open Labor Day weekend (September 2–4, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pm)
  • Open Veterans Day (November 11, 2023, 10:00–5:00 pm)
  • Open day after Thanksgiving (November 24, 2023, 10:00–5:00 pm)
  • Closed all other holidays

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