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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
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
Sunday through Thursday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Days.
NOTE: Seasonal schedule changes occur--especially in fall and winter--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 (651) 290-4160 for more information.

 
A ranger helping a vistor veiw the floor map at the Mississippi River Visitor Center.
The Mississippi River Visitor Center
at the Science Museum is free and a fun way to learn.
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Headwaters of the Mississippi

Did You Know?
The Mississippi River is approximately three feet deep at its headwaters at Lake Itasca and has an average surface speed of 1.2 miles per hour.
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Last Updated: August 10, 2011 at 08:20 MST