North American Bear Center

1926 Hwy 169, Ely, Minnesota 55731 USA

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Opens Fri 10a

Independent
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Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible

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“Dedicated to replacing old myths with facts”

The North American Bear Center is the only Science/Nature museum of its kind. Dedicated to replacing old myths with facts, it lets people learn from the bears themselves about bear behavior, ecology, and their relations with humans.

Reviewed by
Tiana D.

August 05, 2024

Stopped in on a rainy Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy! The center is giant though so there was room for everyone! I loved all of the exhibits and the information cards. I lowkey wanted... Read more

Reviewed by
Bill A.

May 30, 2024

Enjoy the feeding of the bears in the back behind the scenes tour they do. The place continues to grow and gives lots of great information on bears of the world and of North America and wildlife... Read more

Reviewed by
Lisa S.

July 25, 2023

So glad we stopped here. The center is beautifully done as an education opportunity. The entry fee was $15. We were lucky to have checked in right before a tour of the real bears was starting so... Read more

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