Contact Information
Grand Portage National Monument
170 Mile Creek RdPO Box 426
Grand Portage, MN 55605
About
Reconstructed fur trade depot, Ojibwe Village exhibit, and 8.5 mile historic Grand Portage trail. Living History, Park Ranger guided programs/demonstrations, Ojibwe Village exhibit, fur trade history, area history; historical demonstrations, historic cooking and baking demonstrations; Visitor Center, and gift shop.
Hours & Dates
Seasonal Hours (May 28 - October 10)
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
Fee free.
More Information
Green Practices
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We are a green park.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Transportation-related policies or programs
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
- Native-American heritage
Reviews
Based on 350 reviews
The onsite "characters" were informative and brought the history of the trappers to life for us. There were many items there that were "touchable", which was nice.
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gawildcats,
September 26, 2022
This is a great place to learn about the history of the area. The visitor center is excellent with a very good movie and displays, and the rangers and re-enactors make the learning more enjoyable...
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parksvisitor,
September 8, 2022
The entrance is not marked. The Ranger at the information center couldn't remember the exact number but described the trailhead entrance enough for us to go on faith. Trailhead is just over 2 miles...
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Guide28329414103,
September 2, 2022
20 minute film in the park building is very informative and worth the time. A lot of the staff are indigenous tribe from that area.
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Santaone,
August 31, 2022
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 11:30 am and made our way towards the entrance of the museum. Admission was free, and the main building housed a variety of artifacts dating back to several...
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PartyTheNightAway,
August 27, 2022
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