Minnesota Historical Society All MNHS Locations What to See and Do Plan Your Visit Learn Get Involved CalendarRentalDirections Face masks are required indoors at all MNHS historic sites and museums. Details. Forest History Center Adventure in the north woods Hours October 24 – December 31, 2021 Closed for the season. All hours Accessibility Admission Category 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) Become an MNHS member History-Connects (Reduced Admission) Getting here 2609 County Road 76 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 foresthistory@mnhs.org 218-327-4482 Map and directions Experience the stories of the north woods and learn about the lumberjacks who called these forests home. Explore Minnesota’s forests of yesterday and today through exhibits and nature trails. What to see and do Discover at the visitor center Explore the history and ecology of the north woods 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. 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. More what to see and do Mississippi River Paddling Adventures Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River. We'll be on the lookout for beaver, birds, bugs, bulrushes and so much more. Learn how the river has impacted our landscape and our history. Come get your feet wet and have some fun on a guided tour of our little stretch of the Mighty Mississippi. This 90-minute guided tour is for ages 10 and up. More Information Forest History Center 2609 County Road 76 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 foresthistory@mnhs.org 218-327-4482 Map | Directions and parking Quick Links Hours and admission Events Field trips History Press Kit Accessibility Get Involved Membership Volunteer Jobs Donate Connect Facebook #ForestHistoryCenter Minnesota Historical Society Connect with MNHS MNHS Email Newsletters Premier partner Funding provided by the State of Minnesota, the Legacy Amendment through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008, and our generous donors and members. Copyright • Privacy • Information Policy • Ticketing Policy