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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.

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Minnesota’s historical sites like Forest History Center thrive thanks to your support.

Hours

September 2 - October 18, 2025

DayHours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Open Fridays for tours only. Open Saturdays for tours and general admission.

Accessibility

All hours

Admission

  Cost
Adult $15
Seniors ages 65+,
Veterans,
Active military,
College students		 $12
Children ages 5-17 $8
Children age 4 and under, MNHS members Free
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day – Labor Day) Free (On-site only)

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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 & directions

What to see and do

Great Northern Forest History Tour Forest History Center

Horse-drawn Trolley Rides

June 4th through August 30th

Join us for a 60-minute horse-drawn trolley tour, presenting a robust history of our site. Topics will include the Mississippi River and the early people of the region, including Native groups and European settlers.

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True North

Mississippi River Pontoon Tour

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Take a pontoon ride on the Mississippi River.

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Great Northern Forest History Tour

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Join us for a 60-minute horse-drawn trolley tour.

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Draft Horse Experience

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Get an up close and hands on experience with majestic draft horses.

Forest History Center

2609 County Road 76 Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-327-4482 | foresthistory@mnhs.org