Grand Rapids Attractions
Grand Rapids (pop. 7,800) is the navigational headwaters of the Mississippi River. Due to its proximity to the river and nearby logging camps, the area became an outfitting location for woodsmen in the 1800s.
Children's Discovery Museum
The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids features interactive play with hands-on arts and science exhibits. Memorabilia from Judy Garland films, including the Wizard of Oz, are on display.
Children's Discovery Museum
2727 US Hwy 169 South
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-0724
United States
2727 US Hwy 169 South
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-0724
United States
Phone 1 (218) 326-1900
Fax 1 (218) 326-1934
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 1 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 31 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Forest History Center
The Forest History Center near Grand Rapids is a replica of a late 19th C logging camp. Daily routines of the lumberjack in 1900 are brought to life by costumed guides. Exhibits include forest history, a log drive, a 1934 forest ranger cabin, and nature and cross-country skiing trails.
Itasca Heritage Center Museum
Visitors to the Itasca Heritage Center Museum can travel the yellow brick road which leads to the restored 1895 school. Exhibits include the Ice Age, with the Woolly Mammoth tusk; how the Native Americans lived; the paper industry; and the Mississippi River.
Judy Garland Birthplace Historic House
The Birthplace of Judy Garland in Grand Rapids has been restored to its 1925 appearance. The one-acre garden on the grounds features Judy Garland Roses, a field of poppies and an apple grove.
Judy Garland Museum
Box 724
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-0724
United States
Box 724
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-0724
United States
Phone 1 (218) 327-9276
Fax 1 (218) 326-1934
Hours
April 1 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 31 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
