Forest History Center

Adventure in the north woods

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Hours

Day Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Closed for the season except for trolley or sleigh ride reservations and special events.

Accessibility

All hours

Admission

 Cost
Adult$12
Seniors ages 65+,
Veterans,
Active military,
College students
$10
Children ages 5-17$8
Children age 4 and underFree
MNHS membersFree
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day – Labor Day)Free (On-site only)

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Museums for All (Free Admission)

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Getting here

2609 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
foresthistory@mnhs.org
218-327-4482

Free public parking is available on site.

Map and directions

What to see and do

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    Forest History Center.
    Explore the history and ecology of the north woods and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs to take home.
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    Forest History Center.
    See how the lumberjacks lived and worked at a recreated 1900-era logging camp.
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    Join Forest History Center staff on a kayak adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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    Horses pulling a winter sleigh.
    Experience the magic of winter in Minnesota’s north woods with a cozy horse-drawn sleigh Ride around the Forest History Center.
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    Forest History Center.
    Discover the moored river wanigan, a floating cook shack and bunkhouse used by river drivers when moving logs.
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    Forest History Center.
    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!
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    Forest History Center.
    Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on 5 miles of maintained trails through forests, wetlands, and grasslands that abound with wildlife.
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    Forest History Center.
    Discover the past, present, and future of Minnesota’s forests through action-packed environmental learning programs.
Winter Sleigh Rides Forest History Center

Winter Sleigh Rides

January 3rd through March 28th

Come out to experience winter with a horse-drawn ride around the Forest History Center. Spend an hour with friends and family taking in all that winter has to offer! After the ride, warm up with a fire and some cocoa.

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