Grand Portage National Monument

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Three log buildings with Lake and point of land in background. — Fall is a great time to hike the Mount Rose TrailPhoto: NPS Photo

Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership between the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and the North West Company during the North American fur trade. Experience the sights and smells of a bustling depot reconstructed in its historic location. See how it shaped co-management with the NPS today. Follow pathways to the past to imagine a drum echo over Gichigami - Lake Superior.

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News

Grand Portage National Monument Seasonal Hours for Heritage Center and Historic Depot Beginning October 13, 2026 2026-10-07
Beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Grand Portage National Monument will transition to its fall hours. The Heritage Center will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Historic Depot will close for the season on this date. On October 25, 2026, the Monument will transition to winter hours. During this period, the Heritage Center will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays.
Artist Demonstration and Talk with Artist in Residence – Sofia Vanderlan 2026-08-26
Grand Portage National Monument and the Grand Marais Art Colony invite the public to two upcoming events with artist-in-residence Sofia Vanderlan.
Grand Portage National Monument to Host Night Sky Event 2026-07-27
Grand Portage National Monument invites the public to discover the mesmerizing wonders of the night sky during a special Star Party, offered in partnership with the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Grand Portage National Monument Announces 2026 Annual Rendezvous Days: “Games & Entertainment of the Fur Trade Era” 2026-07-27
Grand Portage National Monument invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the 18th-century fur trade during the annual Rendezvous Days, taking place Aug. 7-9, 2026. This year’s theme, “Games & Entertainment of the Fur Trade Era,” highlights the lively contests, traditional pastimes, and cultural exchanges that once filled the summer gathering at Grand Portage.
Fort Charlotte Campground Temporarily Closed Due to Wildfire Conditions 2026-07-20
Grand Portage National Monument is temporarily closing the Fort Charlotte Campground effective immediately due to high fire danger and active wildfires across northeast Minnesota.

Photos

Historic buildings with a lawn in the foreground and hill in fall colors behind. — Fall colors on Mount Rose.Photo: NPS Photo

Log buildings, stockade fence and dock near a large lake. — Spring is a great time to hike to the Mount Rose Overlook.Photo: NPS

People in historic clothing paddle a canoe in a bay in front of a stockade. — Watch a fur trade era canoe paddle across Grand Portage Bay.Photo: NPS Photo / A. Nyiri

Moonrise over a lake with canvas tents in the foreground. — Rendezvous Days is the most popular time to visit Grand Portage.Photo: NPS Photo / A. Nyiri

Birch bark lodges among trees. — The Ojibwe Village is located in the Historic DepotPhoto: NPS Photo

Sunflowers blossoms in front of log building — Colorful blossoms in the Three Sister's GardenPhoto: NPS Photo

Historic wooden buildings behind a palisade in a snowy landscape. — The Depot is closed in winter and the Heritage Center and trails are open.Photo: NPS Photo / GM Spoto

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.