The North Dakota Heritage Center, home to the State Museum, was named North Dakota's Most Beautiful Building by Thrillist.
Journey through time in the Adaptation Gallery: Geologic Time to discover how geologic events on Earth transformed the environment many times, forcing plants and animals to adapt to the changing climate and landscape.
The Innovation Gallery: Early Peoples, devoted to the Native peoples of North Dakota, highlights the beauty and breadth of the State Museum’s collections. Encounter the tribes of North Dakota, both as they were before contact with European-Americans and also as the sovereign nations they are today.
The Inspiration Gallery: Yesterday and Today tells the story of our state and its people through six themes that continue to shape our history.
Explore how you and your family can be more eco-friendly with a new Smithsonian eco-zibit, Green Revolution, in the Governors Gallery.
The Treehouse is a museum space designed especially for children to introduce them to the museum world. Scaled in size just for them, the hands-on activities relate to exhibits in other areas of the State Museum.
Shop the Museum Store for uniquely North Dakota gifts.
The James River Café features freshly baked pastries, a variety of sandwiches and paninis, soups, salads, desserts, teas, and specialty coffees.
The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum offers rental opportunities perfect for a variety of private and corporate events, including meetings, conferences, dinners, and receptions. Explore our unique spaces that are certain to make your event memorable.
