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Hours and Admission

Museum hours and admission

(See trading post hours below)

Hours

DayHours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

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 Americans Free
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

DayHours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

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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