Investigate Archeology at the Heritage Center

Copper artifacts on display at the Heritage Center.

NPS photo

Most of what we know about Grand Portage and the fur trade came out of the ground! Through excavations around the North West Company depot, at Fort Charlotte, and on the Portage itself, important information about food, clothing, equipment, the location and layout of the traders’ forts, and the very earliest native inhabitants of this area has been gathered through archaeology.

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Heritage Center.

Activity Fee

No

Grand Portage National Monument is a fee free area.

Location

Heritage Center at Grand Portage National Monument

Reservations

Yes

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Operating Hours & Seasons - Grand Portage National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Accessibility Information

A sidewalk connects the parking area, which has two accessible parking spaces, to the Heritage Center by ramp. The two floors of exhibits in the Heritage Center are completely accessible.