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History researcher here, found their information to me largely correct as presented. Even in the secondary exhibits most information was iron clad. The secondary exhibit “150 Years of Clay County” did have a lack of contemporary third party sources however. The Hudson Bay Company sources cited seem to have been mostly pro-Euroamerican in bias. Perhaps the accounts of French fur traders would have clarified a more nuanced view of the conflicts leading to European Settlement of Clay county? That is the single flaw of note I found, an impressive feat for a traveling exhibit. I will admit that the exhibit may have given such citations, but if so, they were not readily apparent. Either way, not a serious error. I am unfamiliar with the history surrounding their other secondary exhibit “The Needle’s Art” so am unable to provide constructive and accurate commentary on that display.
liam mcginnis
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The Hjemkomst Center is such a wonderful community resource and celebrates the arts and culture of our region. The grounds around the Center are nice too as the river nearby. I really love the Stave church outside of the museum it's such a part of my Norwegian heritage and a very unique style of a church building. This building also houses the historical society which holds regular rotating exhibits and there is a Senior Center. Last week I went to a meeting and ate at the Senior Center for lunch. They do a very nice lunch with coffee and cookies too. The building resembles a sea faring ship and it's easy to find. Parking is free. Last summer I saw the FMCT play 9 to 5 here excellent production. I also really appreciate the gift shop which features many ethnic things and local artists and craftsman . I feel this is a must stop place to really see Moorhead.
Colette Erck
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Highly recommend stopping here for a quiet little look around. It's neat to read about the story behind the Hjemkomst and take in the massive scale of it (stand beside the oar and you'll know what I mean). There's a nice mix of video, visual, and textural components in this exhibit. You can feel some of the items that were used in the ships creation. There are stairs you can go up to get an aerial view of the ship's deck, but unfortunately no wheelchair access to that portion of it that I could see. The stave church tour was fairly detailed as well and it was neat to check out the inside of it. There's soooo much detail in the carvings and even in the shingles which took four cuts a piece! There were also two other exhibits downstairs that were included with admission. All in all a decent place to spend an hour or two.
Ryan Kern
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Great museum with a Viking ship replica and a Hopperstad Stave Church replica. These structures were both intricately designed. We watched a movie that talked about how they made the ship and sailed it across the Atlantic to Norway. The movie really puts into perspective how challenging the voyage would have been for the Vikings (and the people who reconstructed it). The church tour was also informative and occurs every hour. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. If you go downstairs from the mail level, you might see the Forced to Flee exhibit. This was a really emotional one to see because there were quilts, drawings, and other art about humanitarian crises. Btw, if you are a student, show your student ID and you can get $1 off admission.
Sarah Mathre
10
The Hjemkomst (homecoming, in Norwegian) started building with a crew guided by Robert Asp, a high school guidance counselor, in 1972. Asp died in 1980, and his family carried his legacy by completing this replica Viking ship in 1982. It said from Minnesota to Norway, where a massive welcoming party welcomed the crew. What a beautiful story. The crew consisted of professional sailors from Norway, a truck driver, college students and four of Asp’s children. The Hopperstad Stave Church replica was also incredible. This church is an exact replica of a church built in 1140 in the town of Vik, Norway. This is why travel is important. Sure you can see this online, or you can visit it in person and awe in real life.
CH3F JAMES (ch3fjames)
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I love this place. Very quick tour but there's so much material available for you to learn beforehand. Amazing photo opportunities. I am fascinated by the mindset with the Viking era converting to Christianity. There is an archway before you enter the stave that cleanses you before you can approach. The outside door entrance is the only way in and, depending on your height, pretty much forces you to bow on the way in. There's a small window for those suffering of leprecy to hear the sermons. The smell inside is just amazing. The wood was sourced from somewhere in Minnesota, I forget. Spend the $10 and go. It's really worth your time.
Ashley Chmielewski
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202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
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The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, commonly known as the Hjemkomst Center, is a museum in Moorhead, Minnesota. Hjemkomst Center first opened in 1985 and serves as a home to Hjemkomst Viking Ship, Hopperstad Stave Church replica, quarterly museum exhibits, and county archives.
attractions: Radisson Blu Fargo, Fargo Theatre, Sanctuary Events Center, Oak Grove Park, Moorhead Billiards, Hotel Donaldson, Red River Market, Jasper Hotel, Green Goods, Cathedral of St. Mary, restaurants: Würst Bier Hall, Fargo Fryn' Pan Family Restaurant, Rhombus Guys, Vinyl Taco, Pounds, Beer & Fish Company, Dempsey's Public House, Sidestreet Grille & Pub, NoBull Smokehouse, Blackbird Wood Fire Pizza
