Heritage Center, Bismarck

Name: Heritage Center
Address: 612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, 58505-0612, United States
Telephone: +1 701-328-2666

#6 among attractions in Bismarck

Top attraction, Museum, History museum

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The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, located on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds in Bismarck, is the state of North Dakota's official history museum. The original building, which was opened in 1981, is operated by the State Historical Society of North Dakota and features permanent and temporary exhibits. In June 2008, the museum, which has been called a "Smithsonian on the plains", became home to a rare mummified Edmontosaurus with fossilized skin. ()

Coordinates: 46°49'9"N, 100°46'52"W

Address

612 E Boulevard AveBismarck 58505-0612 United States

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+1 701-328-2666

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Heritage Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway Fashion Mall, Bismarck Civic Center, North Dakota State Capitol, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gateway Fashion Mall, Bismarck
30 min walk • Gateway Fashion Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Bismarck, North Dakota. Opened in 1979, the mall, like all enclosed and outdoor shopping malls, has more than 30 successful stores. The anchor stores are Harbor Freight Tools, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Planet Fitness, Mid Dakota Clinic, and AMC Theatres.
1.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Entertainment, Sport
Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck
30 min walk • The Bismarck Event Center is a 10,100 seat multi-purpose facility located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The land was purchased from the Wachter family of Bismarck, who also donated land for parking lots adjacent to the civic center.
~670 ftN
Museum, History museum
North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck
4 min walk • The North Dakota State Capitol is the house of government of the U.S. state of North Dakota. The capitol, a 21-story Art Deco tower, is located in Bismarck at 600 East Boulevard Avenue, and is the tallest habitable building in the state.
0.9 miSW
Church
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck
24 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is a cathedral and parish church of the Catholic Church located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Bismarck.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
E. G. Patterson Building, Bismarck
25 min walk • The E. G. Patterson Building at 412–414 Main St. in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, was built in 1905. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Camp Hancock, Bismarck
28 min walk • Camp Hancock Site on Main Ave. in Bismarck, North Dakota was built in 1872. It has also been known as Camp Hancock Historic Site and as Camp Hancock. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
1.1 miS
46°48'15"N • 100°47'6"W
Bismarck Art and Galleries Association, Bismarck
27 min walk • Museum
~0 ftN
Library
North Dakota State Library, Bismarck
1 min walk • The North Dakota State Library is a government operated library in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Located in the state's capital city of Bismarck on the capital grounds, the library has been in operation since 1907.
~1190 ftSW
Museum, History museum
North Dakota Governor's Residence, Bismarck
6 min walk • The North Dakota Governor's Residence is the home of the governor of North Dakota. The current residence is on the southwest corner of the North Dakota State Capitol grounds in Bismarck, and is the third official residence built for North Dakota's governors.
0.9 miS
46°48'26"N • 100°47'10"W
Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative, Bismarck
22 min walk • Museum
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Former North Dakota Executive Mansion, Bismarck
16 min walk • The Former North Dakota Executive Mansion, also or formerly known as Old Governor's Mansion or Asa Fisher House, at 320 Ave. B. E. in Bismarck, North Dakota, was built in 1893.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Heritage Center open?

Heritage Center is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Heritage Center?

Nearby attractions include North Dakota State Library, Bismarck (1 min walk), North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck (4 min walk), North Dakota Governor's Residence, Bismarck (6 min walk), Former North Dakota Executive Mansion, Bismarck (16 min walk).