Admission

The museum is open to the general public as well as military personnel.

Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-18 ($12 maximum for a household). Admission is free for children under 6, currently serving military personnel, and members of the Military Historical Society of Minnesota.

The $12 maximum household fee caps what a family will pay to visit the museum. It covers all members of an immediate family living in the same household.

Admission for organized field trips by school and youth groups is $2 per person, including chaperones, if scheduled in advance. Admission for adults on a pre-scheduled organized tour is $3 per person.

Picnic benches are available for lunch and there is an on-post cafeteria nearby that is open to the public.

Please note:  Camp Ripley requires ALL adult occupants of vehicles entering Camp Ripley to show a state drivers license or a federal- or state-issued I.D. card.

Hours

Museum

May through September: Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., including national holidays

October through April: Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., except national holidays
In the case of inclement weather, please check our homepage (twitter feed) for possible closures or cancellations.

Library

Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., except national holidays

Accessibility  

All museum buildings are handicapped accessible.  Parking is conveniently located on the museum grounds.

Groups and Tours

Groups are always welcome but, if possible, please let us know in advance. Group tours can usually be arranged for non-regular times upon request.

Admission for organized field trips by school and youth groups is $2 per person, including chaperones, if scheduled in advance. Admission for adults on a pre-scheduled organized tour is $3 per person.

If you are a teacher, see how we can enhance your student's group experience at the museum.  You can request a "living history" tour guide.  Check out our Teacher Resources.