That was nearly 6000 more visitors to the North Dakota Heritage Center than in July 1999. North Dakota is gaining attention from visitors who are discovering the beauty and history of our state as they follow the Lewis and Clark Trail. The North Dakota Heritage Center is the headquarters for the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The AAM recognizes more than 8000 museums nationwide, but currently accredits only about 10 percent. The Heritage Center is full of temporary and permanent exhibits that preserve and tell the history and prehistory of North Dakota.
Admission is free.
The State Historical Society manages 56 state historic sites in North Dakota. It has operated as North Dakota's department of history, archeology and archives since 1895. The agency has 54 full-time employees and numerous volunteers working in its four divisions. Located on the State Capitol grounds, the North Dakota Heritage Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.