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Kanabec History Center

805 W. Forest Ave
P.O. Box 113
Mora, MN 55051
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Phone: 320-679-1665
Fax: 320-679-1673
center@kanabechistory.org

Type: Attractions
Located On Lake(s)/River(s): SNAKE

37 acre complex with hiking trails, picnic areas, main exhibit hall with exhibits, research library, gallery/meeting room and gift shop with antique nook. Also on site historic buildings. 1-1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities. as well as other exhibits which chronicle and provide interpretation to Kanabec County's past. Many exhibits to choose from. This facility was awarded another grant for excellence from the Institute of Museum & Library Services in 1998.

A research center within the facility houses
genealogical and historical data, cemetery listings
and family histories available to the general public.
The Center also has two separate rental facilities and
a newly expanded gift shop offering a large selection
of books, items handcrafted by local artists, Native
American birchbark objects, and local souvenirs
including Dala Horses.

The Center hosts a wide variety of programs and
special events throughout the year where people of all
sizes can have fun! See our website for a calendar of the fun events! A nature trail, fitness course, picnic area and a hiking/ski trail also utilize the thirty-seven acre site.

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Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: 1-1/2 hours N of the Twin Cities on Hwy 65. Going N, turn L at second stop light; going south turn right; at second stop light in Mora and follow Forest Avene to the Kanabec History Center.

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: TU-SA 10am-4:30pm.

Rates

  • Additional Rate Information: Adults $3, children $1, family $8 pre-school and members free. Free Parking. Individual membership $25, family membership $40.

Attraction Attributes

  • Accessible to Disabled
  • Attraction Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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