EXHIBITSThe State Museum is temporarily closed for renovation. New areas and exhibits will open beginning fall 2013.
The State Archives is responsible for the documentary collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. It is the official state archives, and acquires and preserves all types of research materials, including manuscript collections, books, periodicals, maps, newspapers, audio and video materials, and photographs.
The State Historical Society of North Dakota collects and preserves artifacts chronicling North Dakota’s history.
The collections of the Society are available for research. People frequently return to view items donated by family members. To research or view items, please request an appointment. Public Questions form. Your request will be e-mailed directly to the museum staff. An appointment will be made for a mutually agreeable date and time. You will receive a response within 30 days.
The State Historical Society of North Dakota administers a network of 56 state historic sites and interpretive centers.
Address:
612 East Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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Hours:
Museum Store: 8am - 5pm M-F; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 5pm.
State Archives: 8am - 4:30pm., M-F, except legal holidays, and 2nd Sat. of each month, 10am - 4:30 pm.
State Historical Society offices: 8am - 5pm M-F, except legal holidays.
Contact Us:
phone: (701) 328-2666
fax: (701) 328-3710
email: histsoc@nd.gov
