The Society may identify an item and provide interpretation. However, we can not provide an appraisal of the value of the item. Public Questions form. Your question will be e-mailed directly to the museum staff. You will receive a response within 30 days.
The Society may identify an item and provide historic interpretation. However, we can not provide an appraisal of the value of the item.
The Society offers workshops, technical bulletins, and advice on a variety of collection care concerns. Public Questions form. Your question will be e-mailed directly to the museum staff. You will receive a response within 30 days.
The Society has thousands of items donated by individuals and families over the last century. These items are valuable for research, education, and exhibits. Public Questions form. Your question will be e-mailed directly to the museum staff. You will receive a response within 30 days.
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 Society may only lend items to other museums or historical societies that meet certain standards. Organizations must review the Outgoing Loan Time Line and complete the Artifact Loan Questionnaire. Additional questions will be e-mailed directly to the museum staff. You will receive a response within 30 days. Public Questions form.
We evaluate books based on specific criteria.
The Society frequently answers a variety of questions about the animals, plants, people, and places of North Dakota and the northern great plains. Do you have a question? Please fill out a Public Questions form Your question will be e-mailed directly to the museum staff. You will receive a response within 30 days.
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.
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phone: 701.328.2666
email: history@nd.gov
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