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Historic Museums
3M / Dwan Museum
203 Waterfront Dr, Two Harbors
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Two Harbors
218-834-4898Aitkin County Historical Society & Depot Museum Complex
20 Pacific St SW, Aitkin
Central > Lakes & Links > Aitkin
218-927-3348Feature displays include: Log cabin, native american, railroad, riverboats, general store, military, logging kitchen, winter work, agriculture, woodworking and schools.
Read MoreAlexander Faribault House
12 First Ave NE, Faribault
Southern > Southern Lakes > Faribault
507-332-2121Alexander Ramsey House
265 S Exchange St, St Paul
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > St Paul
651-296-8760This remarkable example of a Victorian-era house was home to Minnesota’s first territorial governor and his family.
Read MoreAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-871-4907Ames-Florida-Stork House
8131 Bridge St, Rockford
Metro > North Metro > West Metro > Rockford
(763) 477-5383The Rockford Area Historical Society was formed in 1986 to collect, preserve and interpret Rockford's dynamic history. The historical society manages the Ames-Florida-Stork House, built between 1856-1860 by the families that settled the area.
Read MoreAndrew J. Volstead House Museum Organization
163 9th Ave, Granite Falls
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Granite Falls
320-564-3734The Andrew J. Volstead House Museum is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Granite Falls Historical Society. It is open Saturdays 1-4, other times by appointment. Andrew J. Volstead wrote the Prohibition Act and the Capper -Volstead Act.
Read MoreAnn Bickle Heritage House
226 E Minnesota Ave, Glenwood
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Glenwood
320-634-5334Arches Museum of Pioneer Life
Hwy 14, Winona
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Winona
507-523-2111Ard Godfrey House
28 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-813-5319Arrowhead Bluffs Museum
17505 667th St, Wabasha
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Wabasha
651-565-3829Art and Heritage Place - Haehn Museum
Saint Benedict's Monastery, St Joseph
Central > Central Lakes > St Joseph
320-363-7100August Schell Brewery
1860 Schell Road, New Ulm
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > New Ulm
800-770-5020Becker County Historical Society
714 W Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Detroit Lakes
218-847-2938Bell Museum of Natural History
10 Church St SE, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-624-9050Beltrami County History Center
130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Bemidji
218-444-3376The History Center is located in the restored 1912 Great Northern Depot, and features three exhibit galleries, a gift shop, and a research room including a library and public archives.
Read MoreBig Stone County Historical Museum
985 US Highway 12, Ortonville
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Ortonville
320-839-3359Birch Coulee Battlefield
Minnesota Historical Society, 32469 Redwood County Hwy 2, Morton
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Morton
507-697-6321The site and the stories of a U.S.- Dakota War of 1862 battle.
Read MoreBlackduck Area History and Art Center
PO Box 223, Blackduck
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Blackduck
218-835-4478Blue Earth County Heritage Center
415 E Cherry St, Mankato
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Mankato
507-345-5566Brooklyn Park Historical Farm - Eidem Homestead
4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park
Metro > North Metro > Brooklyn Park
763-493-8333Brown County Historical Museum
2 North Broadway, New Ulm
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > New Ulm
507-233-2616C.A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum - Morrison Cty Hist Soc
2151 S Lindbergh Dr, Little Falls
Central > Lakes & Links > Little Falls
320-632-4007The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum is the home of the Morrison County Historical Society, and as such, showcases the history of Morrison County, MN.
Read MoreCamden State Park - Activities
1897 Camden Park Road, Lynd
Southern > Prairie Land > Lynd
(866) 857-2757Carlton County History and Heritage Center
406 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet
Northeast > River Country > Cloquet
218-879-1938Carver County Historical Society
555 West First Street, Waconia
Metro > West Metro > Waconia
952-442-4234Cass County Museum & Historical Society Research Center
201 Minnesota Ave W, Walker
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Walker
218-547-7251Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby Ave, St Paul
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > St Paul
651-228-1766One of the most recognizable buildings in the upper Midwest, the Cathedral of Saint Paul, situated on a hill overlooking the capital city, dramatically marks the skyline with its Beaux Arts style and dome that soars over 306 feet high.
Read MoreCathedral of the Holy Trinity
605 N State St, New Ulm
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > New Ulm
507-354-4158Charles A. Lindbergh House
1620 Lindbergh Dr S, Little Falls
Central > Lakes & Links > Little Falls
320-616-5421Home of the first aviator to make a non-stop trans-Atlantic flight, this site highlights Lindbergh’s life & work.
Read MoreChippewa County Historical Society
PO Box 303, Montevideo
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Montevideo
320-269-7636Chippewa National Forest
200 Ash Avenue NW, Cass Lake
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Cass Lake
218-335-8600Christie Home Museum
42 3rd St N, Long Prairie
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Long Prairie
320-732-2514Clay County Museum and Archives
Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead
Northwest > Red River Valley > Moorhead
218-299-5520Clearwater County Historical Museum
264 1st St W, Shevlin
Northwest > Mississippi Headwater Lakes > Shevlin
218-785-2000Commemorative Air Force & WWII Museum
310 Airport Road, Hangar #3, South St Paul
Metro > South Metro > South St Paul
651-455-6942Commemorative Air Force Museum
Duluth International Airport, Duluth
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Duluth
(218) 733-0639Comstock House
506 8th St S, Moorhead
Northwest > Red River Valley > Moorhead
218-291-4211Home belonged to a prominent railroad builder whose daughter became the first female president of Radcliffe.
Read MoreCrow Wing County Historical Museum
320 Laurel St, Brainerd
Central > Lakes & Links > Brainerd
218-829-3268D&IR Railroad Depot Museum
520 South Avenue, Two Harbors
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Two Harbors
218-834-4898Dakota County Historical Society/Lawshe Memorial M
130 3rd Ave N, South St Paul
Metro > South Metro > South St Paul
651-552-7548Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum
901 1st St N, Dassel
Central > Central Lakes > Dassel
320-275-3077Dodge County Historical Society Museum
615 N Main Street, Mantorville
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Mantorville
507-635-5508Dorothy Molter Museum
2002 E Sheridan St, Ely
Northeast > Wilderness & Lakes > Ely
218-365-4451Take a step back in time and visit the original cabins of the "Root Beer Lady of Knife Lake."
Read MoreDown in History Tours
The Wabasha Street Caves, St Paul
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > St Paul
1-888-679-9896Duluth Children's Museum
115 S 29th Ave W, Duluth
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Duluth
218-733-7543E St Julien Cox House
500 N Washington Ave at Skaro, St Peter
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > St Peter
507-934-2160Edna G. Tugboat
Agate Bay, Two Harbors
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Two Harbors
218-834-4898Ely Arts & Heritage Center
401 North Pioneer Road, Ely
Northeast > Wilderness & Lakes > Ely
(218) 235-1721An Art center, heritage center, historic site and former underground iron ore mine alongside Miners Lake and Trezona Trail in Ely.
Read MoreEnd-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
440 N Mill St, Currie
Southern > Prairie Land > Currie
507-763-3708The End-O-Line Railroad Park evokes the spirit of a small frontier railroad town. The End-O-Line is a fun and educational destination for large tours as well as quaint family gatherings. You will be surprised by what you find at this beautiful museum.
Read MoreEtta C. Ross Historical Museum
324 E 6th St, Blue Earth
Southern > Southern Lakes > Blue Earth
507-526-5421Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
2450 540th St., Granite Falls
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Granite Falls
(320) 564-6644Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is a world-class showcase of operational and active pristine WWII aircraft and ground vehicles. Our mission is to Preserve the Past, Promote Patriotism, and Inspire the Future.
Read MoreFillmore County History Center & Genealogy Library
202 County Rd 8 & Hwy 52, Fountain
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Fountain
507-268-4449Finland Mn Historical Society and Site
5653 County Rd 6, Finland
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Finland
218-353-7380Firefighters Hall & Museum
664 - 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-623-3817Folsom House
272 W Government Street, Taylors Falls
Metro > St Croix River Valley > Taylors Falls
651-465-3125A lumberman's restored 1855 home with period decor.
Read MoreForest History Center
2609 Co Rd 76, Grand Rapids
Northeast > Wilderness & Lakes > Grand Rapids
218-327-4482A recreated 1900 logging camp, wooded trails and visitors center focused on logging, conservation & forestry.
Read MoreForestville/Mystery Cave State Park - Activities
21071 County 118, Preston
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Preston
507-352-5111Fort Belmont Civilian Fort Replica & Museum
217 Belmont Lane, Jackson
Southern > Prairie Land > Jackson
507-847-3867Fort Ridgely
Fort Ridgely State Park, Fairfax
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Fairfax
507-426-7888Scene of Civil War and U.S.-Dakota War history
Read MoreFort Ridgely State Park - Activities
72158 County Road 30, Fairfax
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > Fairfax
(866) 857-2757Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-215-3783Freeborn County Museum, Library & Historical Village
1031 Bridge Ave N, Albert Lea
Southern > Southern Lakes > Albert Lea
507-373-8003The Freeborn County Historical Museum complex consists of a 14,000 sq ft modern building with an extensive genealogical and historical library and exhibits about Native American lifestyle and the development of Freeborn County beginning in the 1850's.
Read MoreGallery of Wood Art/American Association of Woodturners
222 Landmark Center, St Paul
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > St Paul
651-484-9094Gammelgården Museum
Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia
Metro > St Croix River Valley > Scandia
651-433-5053GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM (old small farm). Dedicated to preserving, presenting and promoting the Swedish Immigrant Heritage in Minnesota.
Read MoreGibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life
2097 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights
Metro > North Metro > Falcon Heights
651-646-8629Glendalough State Park - Activities
25287 Whitetail Lane, Battle Lake
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Battle Lake
(866) 857-2757Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate
3300 London Rd, Duluth
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Duluth
218-726-8910As seen on A&E's "Americas Castles", Glensheen Historic Estate sits directly on the shore of Lake Superior, featuring 39-rooms filled with original antique furnishings.
Read MoreGlockenspiel
4th North & Minnesota Streets, New Ulm
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > New Ulm
888-463-9856Goodhue County Historical Society
1166 Oak St, Red Wing
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Red Wing
651-388-6024Grand Portage National Monument
P.O. Box 426, Grand Portage
Northeast > North Shore of Lake Superior > Grand Portage
218-475-0123fur trade, Ojibwe, Chippewa, Grand Portage, Cook County, North Shore, Indian, hiking, history, historic site, national park, educational, activities for children, family, home school activities, Native American, National Monument, Lake Superior
Read MoreGrant County Historical Museum and Veterans' Memorial Hall
115 2nd St. NE (Hwy 79E), Elbow Lake
Central > Glacial Lakes & Hills > Elbow Lake
218-685-4864Harkin Store
Cty Hwy 21, New Ulm
Southern > Minnesota River Valley > New Ulm
507-354-8666A frontier general store just as it was in 1871
Read MoreHaunted History Tours of St Paul
26237 Forest Blvd, Wyoming
Metro > St Croix River Valley > Wyoming
651-462-5466Hay Lake Museums
3rd and Old Marine Trail N, Scandia
Metro > St Croix River Valley > Scandia
651-433-4014Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-870-1329Hennepin Medical History Center
701 Park Ave S, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-873-6485Hennepin Overland Model Railroad Museum
2501 E 38th Street, Minneapolis
Metro > Minneapolis/St Paul > Minneapolis
612-339-2500Heritage & Windpower Learning Center
110 South Center Street, Lake Benton
Southern > Prairie Land > Lake Benton
507-368-9577Heritage House Victorian Museum
225 First Av NW, Rochester
Southern > Mississippi Bluff Country > Rochester
507-286-9208Victorian Museum of home life in Rochester, MN in 1875.
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