Hours and Admission

Museum hours and admission

(See trading post hours below)

Hours

Day Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday Closed

              Admission

               Cost
              Adult$12
              Seniors ages 65+, Veterans, Active Military, College Students$10
              Children ages 5–17$8
              Children age 4 and under, MNHS members, Native AmericansFree
              Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day)Free (On-site only)

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              Museum holiday schedule

              • Open New Year's Day 2025 (January 1, 2025)
              • Open Memorial Day (May 26, 2025)
              • Open Juneteenth (June 19, 2025)
              • Open Independence Day (July 4, 2025)
              • Open the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend (August 31st, 2025) Music and Arts Festival
              • Open day after Thanksgiving (November 28, 2025)
              • Closed all other holidays

              Trading post hours and admission

              Hours

              Day Hours
              Monday Closed
              Tuesday Closed
              Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
              Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
              Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
              Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
              Sunday Closed

                          Admission

                          No admission fee required at the trading post.

                          Trading post holiday schedule

                          • Closed January 1-7, 2025
                          • Open Memorial Day (May 26, 2025)
                          • Open Juneteenth (June 19, 2025)
                          • Open Independence Day (July 4, 2025)
                          • Open the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend (August 31st, 2025) Music and Arts Festival
                          • Open day after Thanksgiving (November 28, 2025)
                          • Closed all other holidays

                           

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