The North Dakota Heritage Center showcases a vast collection of North Dakota American Indian artifacts. Stroll the museum to view the interpretive exhibits and permanent and temporary galleries to learn about the state's history from 9500 BC to AD 1988. The hadrosaur fossil, named "Dakota", from a rare duck-billed dinosaur, is proudly on display.

View the fossils and the millions of years of history in the main gallery's seven areas: Corridor of Time, Settlement Era, Birds of North Dakota, First People, Bright Dreams and Hard Times, Era of Change and Dakota Kids. The Hall of Honors' photographs and artifacts from the USS North Dakota are a must-see. Be sure to schedule plenty of time to see it all. For a comfortable night's rest, check into one of the Bismarck Best Western guest rooms.