Explore Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Culture

Learn about the history of the Grand Portage Band

NPS photo

This community is the homeplace and center of tribal government for the Grand Portage Band (the Band) of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) Tribe. The Grand Portage Ojibwe have persevered for centuries, through the European incursion into North America and the division into two countries, the United States and (then British) Canada. Approximately half of the land for the national monument was donated by the Grand Portage Band.

Learn about Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) culture past and present. Explore the art and craft of the Grand Portage community with many museum objects on display, including tools for woodworking and iskigamizige (maple sugaring), dikinaagan (a cradleboard), baaga'adowaan (a lacrosse stick), a drum, beaded items, and more.

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Heritage Center.

Activity Fee

No

Grand Portage National Monument is a fee free unit.

Location

Heritage Center at Grand Portage National Monument

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Operating Hours & Seasons - Grand Portage National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Accessibility Information

A sidewalk connects the parking area, which has two accessible parking spaces, to the Heritage Center by ramp. The two floors of exhibits in the Heritage Center are completely accessible.