The State Archives is the official repository for state and local government records in North Dakota determined to be of permanent research value. The Archives acquires, preserves, and makes available to the public documentary materials pertaining to North Dakota and the northern Great Plains. These materials include books, periodicals, maps, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, photographs, and newspapers. Subject areas include agriculture, transportation, commerce, education, military, native peoples, and immigration.
Hours
The State Archives Orin G. Libby Memorial Reading Room is open for research from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays. It is also open for research the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on legal holidays.
Address:
612 East Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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Hours:
State Museum and Store: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We are closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. We are closed at noon Christmas Eve if it falls on Mon.-Thurs. and are closed all day if it falls on Fri.-Sun.
State Archives: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F, except state holidays; 2nd Sat. of each month, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 701.328.2091 or archives@nd.gov.
State Historical Society offices: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F, except state holidays.
Contact Us:
phone: 701.328.2666
email: history@nd.gov
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