Barnes Country History Museum Valley city

Barnes Country History Museum, Valley city (North Dakota, USA)

Valley City is also known as City of Bridges over Sheyenne River Valley and it proves to be a home for Valley City State University and North Dakota High School Activities Association. The population of the Valley City was 6,826 according to the 2000 census. There are many tourist attractions in the city such as Municipal Tourist Park, Medicine Wheel Park, North Country National Scenic Trail, Lake Ashtabula, Bjornson Park Public Golf Course and much more. One of the most visited places is Barnes Country History Museum.

Contact Info:

Address: 315 Central Ave North
Valley City, ND 58072
Phone: 701-845-0966

Fax: 701-845-4282
Email: bchistoricalsociety AT hotmail.com

Position: Barnes Country History Museum is located at 315 Central Ave N in Valley city of North Dakota, USA.

Operation Hours: Monday- Saturdays 10am till 4p.m., except on major holidays.

Entry Fees: Admission fee is not applicable.

Tours: Group tours and meetings are arranged

Details about the museum

The Barnes County Historical Society is keen in telling the history of Barnes County, North Dakota specifically and adjoining areas generally. It displays normally varying displays and unique traveling exhibits, lectures and events over the line of the year. It also demonstrates the history of Native American cultures, pioneer settlement, agriculture, local and regional history, clothing, frontier military, doll collections, a 28-foot display of the Highline Bridge, a genealogy library, wood carvings, military history and more.

Valley city Hotels near the museum

1) Americ Inn
2) Super 8 Motel
3) Wagon Wheel Inn & Suites
4) Three Oaks Guest Inn
5) Kelly’s Crossing

The Anniston Museum of Natural History

The Anniston Museum of Natural History, Al (U.S.A)

Anniston is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains; it lies between Birmingham and Atlanta. With a varied economy, attractive natural scenery, and humble and generous people, it is a perfect place for a holiday. One can visit several vivacious historic regions, two world class museums and much more. Anniston Museum of Natural History is one of the most visited and the popular place in the city and it comes under a must see list for any traveller. Population of the city in July 2008: 23,662.

Get in Touch With the Museum

Address: P.O. Box 1587
Anniston, AL 36202
Phone: (256) 237-6766
Fax: (256) 237-6776
Email: info AT annistonmuseum.org

Location of the Museum: Anniston Museum of Natural History (AMHM) is located in Lagarde Park, Anniston, Alabama (USA), at the junction of Highways 431 and 21. From Interstate 20, exit 185, 7 miles north on Highway 21.

Opening & Closing Time Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays from 1:00-5:00pm. Museum is open summer Mondays from 10:00-5:00 and closed on Mondays from September-May.

Museum closure days: Thanksgiving; December 24-25; January 1 and Martin Luther King Day.

Entrance Fees: Anniston Museum is a not-for-profit organization. But Donations are welcome.

Exhibits: The Anniston Museum of Natural History is equipped with seven exhibit halls that display a large variety of natural history, from Africa, the North American wilderness, and 2,000 year old mummies. It showcases more than 400 mounted varieties of North American birds include some rare and extinct species. There are gardens and nature trails even to explore. Outdoor exhibits feature nature walks and live animals in natural environments.
Special Attractions: The Museum offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, which is liked by varied age groups. There is always something for everyone throughout the year at the Anniston Museum of Natural History.

Anniston Hotels near the Museum:
1) Super 8 Motel
2) The Victoria Country Inn
3) Royal Inn Motel Anniston
4) Americas Best Value Inn
5) Down Towner Inns

Other Tourist Attractions in Alabama:

1) Noccalulua Falls Park
2) De Soto Caverns Park
3) Birmingham Museum
4) Ave Maria Grotto
5) Battleship Memorial Park

National Guard Museum, Pierre

Museum Info:
Mailing Address:
301 East Dakota
Pierre, South Dakota 57501

How to reach:
Off the intersection of US Highway 14, 18, and 83, near downtown Pierre

Hours of Operation: Open Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed On: Weekends and Holidays

Phone Number: (605) 224-9991

Fax Number:1 (605) 773-5380

Website: http://www.state.sd.us/military/Military/museum.html

Admission Fees: Free, donations accepted

Tours: Group Tours Available by appointment

Museum Description: The National guard Museum is located in Pierre, SD (USA).It displays memorabilia and historical documents relating to the South Dakota National Guard. The Museum showcases military equipment, records, ruins, and memorabilia representing the legacy of the Dakota Militia and Dakota Army and Air National Guard. The task of the National Guard Museum is to obtain, protect, look after, and preserve memorabilia and historical documents relating to the South Dakota National Guard.


Key Attractions: Outside the museum It displays an actual A-7-D Jet, Sherman Tank, 75mm Cannon, 105mm Howitzer, Anti-Aircraft guns and an Armoured Personnel Carrier. Inside the museum are exhibits covering each period of the South Dakota National Guard and Militia's existence. Exhibits currently on display are Territorial Militia-Civil War Period (1860-1898), Spanish American War & Mexican Border Periods (1898-1917), World War 1, World War 2, The Korean War, Berlin Crisis, Vietnam, Desert Storm and much more.

Tourist Places near South Dakota National Guard Museum:
1) South Dakota Discovery Centre and Aquarium
2) Cultural Heritage Centre
3) Pierre State Capitol Complex
4) Bad Lands National Park
5) Oahe Dam
6) West Bend Recreation Area
7) Farm Island Recreation Area
8) Spring Creek Recreation Area

Pierre Hotels near Museum:
1) Americas Best Value Inn Hotel (11.69 miles away from Museum)
2) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pierre/ Fort Pierre (1.33 miles)
3) Americ Inn Fort Pierre (0.69 miles away)
4) Comfort Inn Pierre (0.27 miles away)
5) Best Western Ramkota Hotel (0.89 miles away)