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Bismarck, ND
Best Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Bismarck Art and Galleries Association |
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422 E Front Ave, Bismarck 58501 • 701-223-5986 |
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BISMARCK. Ten times a year, selected local, regional, and national artists and craftspeople get their chance to shine in exhibits hosted by this art association, known to locals as BAGA. Everything from paintings and sculptures to pottery and Native American crafts are showcased in BAGA's main gallery, located in a beautifully restored railroad freight house. In addition to the headline exhibits, the association also features a smaller gallery wherein Bismarck-area artists can display their work each month. |
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Cultural Arts Interpretive Center |
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3315 University Dr Unitied Tribes Technical College, Bismarck 58504 • 701-255-3285 |
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BISMARCK. In partnership with the local Tribal Tourism organization, this campus facility is home to a diverse range of work by Native American artists, particularly those of the five tribes located in North Dakota: the Spirit Lake, Standing Rock Sioux, Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and Three Affiliated Tribes of Ft. Berthold. The Interpretative Center also hosts a wide menu of programs throughout the year that emphasize with Native American culture and carries art supplies for those looking to explore their talents. |
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Gateway to Science |
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1810 Schafer St Ste 1 Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex, Bismarck 58501 • 701-258-1975 |
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BISMARCK. Dedicated to promoting interest in the sciences as well as environmental and conservation awareness, this facility at the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex is a terrific place to spend an afternoon with the entire family. The rotating, hands-on exhibits allow kids of all ages to broaden their horizons and have fun while doing it. |
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North Dakota Heritage Center |
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612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck 58505 • 701-328-2666 |
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BISMARCK. Founded to preserve and promote the rich heritage of North Dakota, this state-run organization operates two museums, the main branch of which is in the capital city and is the largest museum in the state. Counted among the museum's holdings are rare Plains Indian artifacts, tools and personal effects from the pioneer days, and odd and end pieces that provide insight into North Dakota's geological, political, and industrial histories. In addition, the Heritage Center's extensive archives are open to visitors Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. |
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North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan |
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2576 8th St SW McLean County Hwy 17, Washburn 58577 • 877-462-8535 |
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WASHBURN. No doubt history buffs will want to make the trip to this interpretative center, where the exhibits and displays focus on the quest of two of the greatest explorers in American history: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Interactive exhibits, a gift shop, and terrific views of the Missouri River – all can be found here. Meanwhile, Fort Mandan, located a couple of miles west of the Interpretative Center off Highway 83, is a reconstruction of the timber cabins that the Lewis and Clark Expedition built to stay in during the winter of 1804-05. Visitors to the fort, which is surrounded by an 18-foot-high wooden palisade, will find that it has been carefully designed to look as much like the original as possible, even down to the personal effects that are on display in the cabins. |
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North Dakota State Railroad Museum |
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306 6th Ave NW, Mandan 58554 • 701-663-9322 |
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MANDAN. A must for any railroad enthusiast visiting the Mandan area, this unique facility honors and traces the community's symbiotic relationship with the rail industry, a history that dates back to the late 19th century. Among the primary items on display are old cabooses, boxcars, tank cars, and refrigerator cars. Also included in the museum's holdings are collections of historic photographs, timetables, and even an authentic pushcar. |
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