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North Dakota Heritage Center

612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0830
701-328-2666
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Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Bismarck
Type: History Museums
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North Dakota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

There are so many things to see at the heritage center for all ages. Wonderful history and learning center!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013 via mobile

Jim Davis and his colleagues set the highest standard of service and knowledge of their state and its history.

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Bismarck, North Dakota
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

wait until 2014 and this place shoul dbe pretty cool. they are adding on tons of stuff. As it is it is kind of boring unless you are a kid or really into boring history. Still it is worth while. Call ahead an dmake sure they are open now though.

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Golden, Colorado
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

A great exhibit showcasing the states' long history from the pre-historic age through the dinosaur exhibits, Indians to the settlers who came. It's interesting to see how they lived in those days in harder conditions compared to what we enjoy now.

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Bismarck, North Dakota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

If you want to understand what makes North Dakota great and a special place in all the world, be sure to visit the North Dakota Heritage Center. Be sure to come back in 2014 when the Smithsonian of the Prairie opens!

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

This Center is by far worth the visit if you want to know about the Heritage of ND. I have been to this many times, in the past years and they keep improving and changing the facility lay out to keep you coming back,,,,well worth the tax payers monies...

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Story, Wyoming U.S.A.
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

We really enjoyed the Heritage Center and felt it had some of the finest exhibits we have seen in any museum near by. We did not find one part that we didn't like.

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Corry, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

What a nice museum! It is conveniently located adjacent to the capitol so that you can experience both of them. I was born and raised in N.D. and still learned several new and interesting facts about my home state during this visit. It only takes a couple of hours to go through it and is well worth the stop!

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Frankfurt, Germany
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

There are several galleries showcasing millions of years of North Dakota history -- geology, dinosaurs, native flora and fauna, Native American Indians, settlers, and the depression era. Fascinating! There are special temporary exhibits and a nice gift shop. Admission is free.

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Palm Desert, CA
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95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

Very well done with fascinating exhibits. Enjoyed the layout with prehistoric through modern day times. Great Native American sections. Loved it!!

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