The North Dakota Heritage Center Might Just Be The Best Free Indoor Attraction To Visit On A Winter’s Day

Don't let the weather keep you bored and at home. North Dakota may throw a lot of extreme weather at us, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun. If the temps are too cold for the outdoors, the rain too heavy, or the humidity too uncomfortable, you can always go check out this awesome indoor attraction. It's entirely free to visit and perfect for the whole family to spend a dreary afternoon at. Take a look for yourself:

Looking for an indoor attraction to visit on a dreary day? Visit North Dakota's largest museum right on the state capitol grounds, entire for free, any day of the week.

The North Dakota Heritage Center is a huge, state-of-the-art museum all about North Dakota's history. Described as "the people's place," this museum is open to everyone at no cost and has plenty to see and do.

Everything about North Dakota's history is presented here, from millions of years ago when the dinosaurs roamed what we know call our state to its statehood in 1889 and beyond.

Huge, fascinating exhibits will tell you the stories of the prairie. There permanent exhibits you can see again and again as well as rotating exhibits that change over time so there is always something new and interesting to see here.

Giant dinosaur skeletons will delight kids and fascinate adults, mounted animals of the plains set in beautiful scenes will take you back to North Dakota's wild roots.

There are even exhibits showcasing nostalgic times, war history, and so much more. Whether you're into human history, natural history, or learning about the state's heritage, there is no better place in North Dakota to see it all than here.

Even on a sunny, warm day, the North Dakota Heritage Center is worth visiting at least once for the immense amount of artifacts and information it has about the state. It's free, after all, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by checking it out.

The North Dakota Heritage Center is open every day of the week. On weekdays it is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have you ever checked it out before?

If you're looking for more fun things to do with the family without spending a ton, here's an entire list of free museums in North Dakota. Do you have a favorite free activity in ND that we missed? Let us know here!