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North Dakota Educational Excursions

Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!

Dakota Dinosaur Museum

Provides the student the opportunity to learn about dinosaurs, rocks, minerals, mammals, vertebrate and invertebrate fossils.
Address: 200 Museum Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: 701-225-3466
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Web: http://www.dakotadino.com/

The Dakota Science Center

The Mission of the Dakota Science Center is to encourage lifelong curiosity and fascination with science in children, parents, teachers, and the community through discovery, exploration and interaction.
Address: PO Box 5023, Grand Folks, ND 58206
Phone: 701-795-8500
Contact: Laura Munski
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Web: http://www.dakota-science.org/pages.asp?pageID=92431

Gateway to Science

Gateway to Science is North Dakota's only hands-on science center! It is our goal to offer high quality activities and exhibits to teachers, students and the general public. We offer a variety of informal science learning opportunities, which include interactive exhibits as well as special programs for students and special events for the general public.
Address: Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex, 1810 Schafer, Bismarck, ND, 58501
Phone: 701-258-1975
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Web: http://www.gscience.org/gateway/

North Dakota Museum of Art

We have come to value the arts because they make our hearts wise —the highest of human goals. Therefore, in the most difficult of times, and in an environment that might be perceived as alien to the visual arts, we propose to build a world-class museum for the people of North Dakota and its surrounding region.
Address: 261 Centennial Drive, Stop 7305, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202
Phone: 701-777-4195
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State Historical Society of North Dakota

Address: 612 East Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
Phone: 701-328-2666
Fax: 701-328-3710
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The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm

The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm features over 50 hands-on exhibits, including a carousel, miniature golf course and a children's railroad.
Address: 1201 28th Ave North, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-232-6102

Fargo Air Museum

The Fargo Air Museum aims to preserve local aviation heritage, as well as educate the public on aviation and its impact on society. Exhibits include historic aircraft, experimental aircraft and a variety of aviation-related displays.
Address: 1609 19th Ave North, Forgo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-293-8043

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Discover the heritage and history of North Dakota. Operated by the North Dakota Historical Society, the exhibits cover prehistoric times to the days of early settlement.... from triceratops to teepees& buffalos to farmsteads & tractors, you will find an array of ND history on display.
Address: 612 East Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
Phone: 701-328-2666
Fax: 701-328-3710
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Web: http://history.nd.gov/exhibits/heritagecenter.html

McLean County Historical Society

This is actually a collection of historical buildings and displays operated by the McLean County Historical Society. The main museum building features geological exhibits, wildlife, Lewis and Clark history, a riverboat display, various period furnished rooms, military exhibits, Native American artifacts and more. Other buildings include the Fred Jefferies Building ca 1905, the Joe Taylor cabin ca 1869, the Sioux Ferry Boat, and the 1882 Nettle Creek School House.
Address: 610 Main Ave, Washburn, ND
Web: http://www.wrtc.com/vmerkel/McLeanCountyMuseum/exhibits.htm

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