Historic House Museums in North Dakota

We try to keep this list of historic house museums for North Dakota current, but it is best to check directly with the museums for their hours and other information. If you know of a historic house museum in North Dakota that should be listed here, please use our submission form to let us know about it.

Bismark

Former Governors' Mansion

The late Victorian home built in 1893 contains furnishings and portraits

Open Wed-Sun 1-5, May 16 to Sep 15 • 320 E. Ave. B • (701) 328-3015 or (701) 328-2672

Grafton

Elmwood Mansion

Late Victorian home, original woodwork and living areas. Located on 20 acres of land, it was North Dakota's second Attorney General Cam Spencer's home. It is on the National Register of Historic homes. the home contains stained glass windows, and oak stairway, birds-eye maple mantle and mirror

By appt. only • Stephen Avenue & 2nd Street • (701) 352-1338, (701) 352-1459 or (701) 352-1885

Grand Forks

Myra Museum and Campbell House

The 1879 Campbell house is dedicated to pioneer women and contains furnishings from the 1890s.

Open daily 1-5, May-Sep • 2405 Belmont Rd. • (701) 775-2216

Kenmare

Pioneer Village

Among the 27 buildings displayed on the grounds are a 1904 residence. The museum also displays Civil War era clothing.

Open Wed-Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 2-5, Jun 1 to Labor Day; by appointment rest of the year • US 52 and 8th St. • (701) 385-4368

Medora

Chateau de Mores State Historic Site

The site consists of 26 room chateau, and the ruins of a packing plant. The house contains many of the original furnishings and personal belongings of the Marquis de Mores and his family.

Open daily 8:30-6:30 May 16-Sep 15; by appointment rest of the year • half mile southwest of town • (701) 623-4355