The Mission 66 Visitor Center houses exhibits, a 22-minute film, park store, and traditional cultural demonstrations.
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Visitor Center Information
Visitor Center
Regular Hours (March through November): Open daily 8:30 - 4:30 central time. Admission is free and includes cultural demonstrations, exhibits, a film, and park store. The 3/4-mile paved trail is free to walk at all times.
Winter Hours (December through February): Open Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 - 4:30 central time. No cultural demonstrations, but free snowshoe check-out is available in the visitor center to enjoy the trail from January until the snow melts (supplies are limited).
Physical Address
Pipestone National Monument 36 Reservation Ave. Pipestone, MN56164
Mailing Address
Pipestone National Monument 36 Reservation Ave. Pipestone, MN56164
From I-90, take either US Hwy 75 or MN Hwy 23 north for ~30 miles to the town of Pipestone. The entrance road to the park is located off of Hiawatha Ave., which cuts through downtown.
From I-29, take the exit for SD Hwy 34. This turns into MN Hwy 30 and brings you directly to Pipestone. Take a left of Hiawatha Ave., which brings you to the entrance road of the park.
Every Day:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
March through November, the Visitor Center is open daily, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
December, January, and February, the Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm central time and offers exhibits, a 22-minute film, and park store. The trail and grounds are open daily, year-round. Admission is free.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
December 1–February 28
Sunday and Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Visitor services are not available on Sunday or Monday during the months of December, January, and February. Brochures are available in a box near the Visitor Center entrance doors and the trails remain open for walking.
