Plan Your Visit
Museum Currently: OPEN 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May -September
Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
including national holidays.
October - April
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
except national holidays.
Library Hours
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
except national holidays.
General Admission
General Admission includes access to the Main Gallery.
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 Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum.
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.
Groups & 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.
Accessibility
All museum buildings are handicapped accessible. Parking is conveniently located on the museum grounds.
Museum Store
The museum’s gift shop offers military and Minnesota-themed books, souvenirs, gifts, caps, posters, toys, and a diverse selection of military surplus clothing and equipment. Merchandise is available for all branches of service, including retiree and reserve personnel. Proceeds directly support museum operations. Visit Shop.
Directions
The museum is located three blocks inside the main gate at Camp Ripley, which is seven miles north of Little Falls. From Minnesota Hwy 371, go west on Minnesota 115; from U.S. Hwy 10, go east on 115. The museum is about a 2 hour drive from the Twin Cities and a 2.5 hour drive from Duluth. Get Directions
Museum Store
The museum’s gift shop offers military and Minnesota-themed books, souvenirs, gifts, caps, posters, toys, and a diverse selection of military surplus clothing and equipment. Merchandise is available for all branches of service, including retiree and reserve personnel. Proceeds directly support museum operations.
Visit the store regularly. New items are always being added. Hours correspond to the museum exhibit hours.
Special Offer to Museum Members
All members of the museum will receive a 20% discount on all items in the store! For information on becoming a member, follow this link.