Barnes County Historical Society Museum

Updates

Posted on Apr 28, 2022

Thanks to the generous cooperation of the ND Geological Survey, we welcome "Burt" the Thescelosaurus Neglectus "The Marvelous Lizard". Clint Boyd got it set up in no time and Wes helped too! Come meet "Burt"!

Posted on Apr 28, 2022

The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 21 Presents: Dr. Gary Krapu “A Scientist Reflects on 45 Years Working as a Time Travelers Aide.” 7PM Thursday, April 28th at the Barnes County Museum. 315 Central Ave N, Valley City.

Over the 45-year span, Dr. Krapu has studied sandhil...

The BCHS Lecture: Rudi Schable “From Austria with Love”

Feb 19, 2022 – Feb 19, 2022

Rudi Schabl “From Austria with Love: Austrian Immigration to Barnes County” Rudolf (Rudi to his friends) Schabl was born in 1955 in Pilgersdorf house no. 12 as the 6th child of Rudolf and Leopoldine Schabl. In 1956 his parents moved to St. Pölten (about 45 ml west of Vienna). He has been involv...

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

We have become a branch library of the Valley City/Barnes County Public Library. Our archival collections have been cataloged into the system by Dennis and Lorna Olson. They've done an amazing job of entering data points that can be searched using the VC/BC Catalog on their website. It is AMAZ...

Posted on Nov 3, 2021

We're still open.

Posted on Sep 7, 2021

A more complete virtual tour of the museum thanks to James Jensen of ReMax reality Valley City/Jamestown https://view.ricohtours.com/1754090c-89ac-4cae-a710-fd9696a3552e

Posted on Jun 24, 2021

We're open and "normal"

Posted on May 14, 2021

We're doing our best to be open again. We're in need of a few good volunteers as main floor hosts to help us get back in the swing again. Mon-Sat 10-12, 12-2, 2-4PM shifts. Two hours a week would help immensely.

Posted on Jan 13, 2021

A virtual tour of the Barnes County Museum thanks to James Jensen and the folks at ReMax/Lawn Realty Valley City! https://view.ricohtours.com/1754090c-89ac-4cae-a710-fd9696a3552e/385fed40-cb3b-4b0d-861b-654ef6712dd8?type=unbranded

Testimonials

7 months ago

This FREE museum is a must see. Fossils, cars, local and world history, and three floors. The history is PACKED into this place and the staff are very helpful and friendly. There are even a couple interactive exhibits including old crank phones and a pedal piano. Well worth the visit for anyone at any age.

- Ian S

a year ago

Excellent! The staff assisted with locating an obituary in a La Crosse, WI newspaper for an ancestor who died in La Crosse but buried at Woodbine Cemetery in Valley City. They scanned the obituary and funeral notices and sent to the sexton at Woodbine who then sent to me via text message. My family and I are happy to have this information! The staff at Barnes County Historical Museum and the sexton at Woodbine provided excellent service! Highly recommended...and thank you!

- brandon h

4 years ago

My family loves this museum, even my girls. It's a free will donation to go through it and the volunteers are so great at showing you around or showing you unique parts, letting you play the really cool automatic piano. There are 3 levels to go through and make sure to spend a bit of time here!

- Melissa B

Contact

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(701) 845-0966

Address

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315 Central Avenue North

Valley City, ND 58072

USA

Business Hours

Mon:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat:	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun:	Closed