Harold Shafer Heritage Center | Medora, North Dakota
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Harold Schafer Heritage Center

Get to know the man who secured the future of Medora!

Harold Schafer, North Dakota’s most famous businessman, led a life unlike any other. The Harold Schafer Heritage Center & Museum is the perfect place to learn his story—from Mr. Bubble to Medora!

Once you’ve strolled through the Heritage Center, take a breather out on the patio and relax in our beautiful garden area. You’ll find peace, inspiration, and amazing stories at the Harold Schafer Heritage Center!

Exterior of the Harold Schafer Heritage Center museum in Medora, ND. The building features dark wood siding and red brick, with flowering bushes and a flag flying out front.

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Free

Open Daily

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 23 – Sept 14

ND Business Hall of Fame

New In 2026

Built on Grit: ND Business Hall of Fame Built on Grit is an interactive, educational exhibit that honors the entrepreneurs, industries, and organizations that built North Dakota, inspiring future generations to carry that legacy forward.

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LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.

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A young woman looks across the river and hills in the North Dakota Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND

The Harold Schafer Heritage Center is owned and operated by

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For over 50 years, we’ve believed Medora is a special place. It’s our mission to preserve this place for generations and to connect people to Medora for positive, life-changing experiences. Learn more and give at foundation.medora.com.

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