Place · Outdoors

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge – Bloomington Education and Visitor Center

When

Visit on your scheduleVisitor center Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed federal holidays

Where

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington Education and Visitor Center3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425-1659Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Check age guidance

Cost

All programs and events are free and open to the public; no entrance fee listed

Organizer

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The Bloomington Education and Visitor Center of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has historical and nature exhibits, bird feeders and an overlook, and is the trailhead for refuge trails open to hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The visitor center is open Wednesday–Sunday 10 AM–5 PM (closed federal holidays; may close when local schools close for weather). Binoculars, snowshoes and explorer backpacks can be borrowed free during open hours. A Nature Play Area is at the Old Cedar Trailhead. All refuge programs and events are free.