Lewis and Clark Trail Museum

Lewis and Clark Trail Museum Lewis and Clark Trail Museum recognizes, honors, and preserves the story of Lewis and Clark and the homesteaders who followed as we look to the future.
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The main museum building was a school in Alexander from 1914 until 1967 when discussions began toward the foundation of a museum. The building itself is an important artifact; it is a beautiful 3 story brick building that still stands out today. The inside of the building is majestic and has the largest and most extensive collection of artifacts in northwestern North Dakota, including many rare an

d unusual items. You are likely to find something "new" to see each time you visit. Much of museum was organized thematically into distinct rooms such as an old general store, schoolroom and saddle shop to name a few. The old Charbonneau Post Office is displayed. There is a room dedicated to the life and career of congressman and governor Art Link who was County Chairman in 1967 and on the original museum committee. Of course there is the recently updated Lewis and Clark room with displays and artifacts to help the visitor understand and appreciate the contributions made by the Corps of Discovery. Lewis and Clark spent more time in this part of ND than any other state. A brochure is available with important information about the expedition. Throughout the museum and property many different pieces of machinery and transportation modes are displayed. In addition to the old school the museum expands to the entire property with many other historic buildings such as an old log cabin, a sheepherders wagon, church and the old local Boy Scout headquarters. On the front lawn petrified tree stumps unearthed when Hwy 85 was redirected are displayed. They are estimated to be 60 million years old and are unique to western North Dakota. Also on site is a coffee and gift shop, James Gang Java, located in the original Charbon Township, one room school house that later became the Township Hall.

Huge thank you to everyone that came and supported our Escape Room! Last Friday was our first of the monthly escape room...
06/01/2026

Huge thank you to everyone that came and supported our Escape Room! Last Friday was our first of the monthly escape rooms we’ll be hosting so it was so nice to see the support!

05/30/2026
We want to give a special thank you to Bette Langseth for the donation of irises and ferns to help with our landscaping ...
05/30/2026

We want to give a special thank you to Bette Langseth for the donation of irises and ferns to help with our landscaping project! They are going to look gorgeous! Come check it out during burgers in the park tonight! We will be open until 8 pm for your browsing enjoyment!

05/30/2026

THIS IS A WARCRIME! or is it? 🤨

Send the kiddos to join us for our birdhouse paint and build tonight at 6 pm!
05/28/2026

Send the kiddos to join us for our birdhouse paint and build tonight at 6 pm!

We have a brand new American Flag for Memorial Day today.
05/25/2026

We have a brand new American Flag for Memorial Day today.

Huge Congratulations to Alexander's graduates! To celebrate, we will be having a 10% sale in our gift shop until Tuesday...
05/24/2026

Huge Congratulations to Alexander's graduates! To celebrate, we will be having a 10% sale in our gift shop until Tuesday May 26th!

Our Murder Mystery went great! Huge thank you to all the people we had come through, your support helps keep our museum ...
05/23/2026

Our Murder Mystery went great! Huge thank you to all the people we had come through, your support helps keep our museum staffed and standing! Next week is our Escape Room, same Bat Time, same Bat Channel!

Our Murder Mystery is TONIGHT! Call to reserve a one hour time slot between 6-9pm for a group of 5 or less, call (701)82...
05/22/2026

Our Murder Mystery is TONIGHT! Call to reserve a one hour time slot between 6-9pm for a group of 5 or less, call (701)828-3595 for the full experience with actors, evidence and interrogations!

Address

102 Indiana Avenue E
Alexander, ND
58831

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17018283595

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