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.

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

Hours

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Accessibility

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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Museums for All (Free Admission)

Click "Get tickets" to purchase tickets for site admission, kayak tours, or horse-drawn trolley tours.

Getting here

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

Free public parking is available on site.

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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Upcoming

MNHS Events

Late Fall Horse Drawn Trolley Rides

A leisurely horse drawn trolley ride around the Forest History Center.

Holiday Season Sleigh Rides

Step into a winter wonderland on a horse drawn sleigh ride at the Forest History Center.

Christmas in the Logging Camp

Come celebrate the Christmas season at the Forest History Center.