The Cook County Historical Society is excited to announce our summer hours for the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery, which begin on May 1. Come and explore our rotating gallery exhibits, featuring some of the best local artists in Cook County, the state of Minnesota, and Canada. While you’re there, visit our permanent exhibit featuring pieces of work by painter Anna Johnson.
In addition to our regular hours, we will be opening the gallery on some Mondays, holidays, and for special events. See more below.
We will be announcing updated summer hours for the rest of our sites soon. Follow us on social media or sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date on announcements.
winter GALLERY Hours (October 20 - April 30)
Thursday-Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
sunday 1-4 PM
closed Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Summer GALLERY Hours (May 1 - October 19)
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM
Sunday: 1-4 pm
Open for certain mondays, holidays, and special events. see below for more information
Closed tuesdays
JHP will be open on the following days in 2025:
Monday, May 26th – Memorial Day (Open 10 AM-4 PM)
Thursday, June 19th – Juneteenth (Open 10 am-4 pm)
Friday, July 4th – Independence Day (Open 10 am-4 pm)
Monday, July 30th – Monday after the Grand Marais Arts Festival (Open 10 AM-4 pm)
Monday, August 28th – Monday after Fisherman’s Picnic (Open 10 am-4 pm)
Monday, September 1st – Labor Day (Open 10 am-4 pm)
Sept 26th-28th, and 30th, October 5th (Open 10 AM-5 Pm) for Art Along the Lake Studio Tours
Friday, November 28 – Oh Ole Night Parade (Open 10 AM-5 PM)
JHP will be closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
MLK Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day