Operating Hours & Seasons

The NPS-staffed Mississippi River Visitor Center operating hours may vary according to season and special event schedules. Please call 651-293-0200 for more information.

Other visitor centers operated by state and local governments and private agencies can be found throughout the park. Operating hours of these facilities vary from season to season. A map of the area that includes places of interest and contact information can be found in our Places to Visit section.

Mississippi River Visitor Center (in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota)
Monday
The visitor center is closed, except some holidays (ex. Memorial Day, Labor Day - call visitor center for holiday specific hours)

Tuesday through Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (typically open until 9:00 p.m., call to confirm)

Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Other Important Notes: Every September the Science Museum of Minnesota is closed for a week for repairs and updates. For 2013, the Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River Visitor Center will be closed Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 13, reopening Saturday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m. Visiting during "close week" or a Monday? The Park's Headquarters has limited park brochures and a National Park cancellation stamp; please call ahead to alert office staff of your arrival (651-290-4160). See below for Headquarter hours. The Science Museum and Mississippi River Visitor Center are closed Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.

NOTE: Seasonal schedule changes occur--especially in fall, winter, and spring --due to special events, staffing availability, weather events, and Science Museum of Minnesota open hours. Call the visitor center at 651-293-0200 for more information.

Headquarters Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
The office is closed on federal holidays.
Please call [phone] for more information.