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The National Buffalo Museum is a 6,000 square foot museum dedicated to preserving the culture and history of the North American Bison as well as Native peoples. The museum features exhibits related to the art and artifacts of Native America, including many pieces of art portraying bison.

One is the original Thundering Herd oil painting. Additionally, there are several wildlife mounts, including many buffalo heads and a full size buffalo. Museum visitors can also see a 10,000-year-old bison skull. In addition to the museum displays, guests can see the museum's live buffalo herd. The herd has 25-30 head of buffalo, including a white buffalo named Dakota Miracle.

500 17th Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, Phone: 701-252-8648

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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