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Judy Garland Museum & Children's Discovery Museum
2727 US Hwy 169 SouthGrand Rapids, MN 55744
At the stoplight on Hwy 2, turn south onto Hwy 169 (Pokegama Ave.) and go approximately 2 miles. Next door to the Country Inn and across from Home Depot on US Hwy 169 S.
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Judy Garland Museum: Restored 1925 childhood home of Judy Garland. Adjacent Museum with the Land of Oz exhibit, showcasing the carriage used in the Wizard of Oz and once owned by Abraham Lincoln, and Dorothy's real test dress.
Children's Discovery Museum: Features all hands-on exhibits for children ages 0 - 12. Including Treesa the Talking Tree, Mississippi River water table, a dinosaur dig, river town for kids and the "Lions and Tigers and Bears Exhibit." Open year round (select days for the public, please check our Facebook or website) for School Service Program which immerses over 3,000 children a year from ten northern Minnesota counties.
Museum offers free student admission with school field trips, as well as school transportation assistance.
Also Features: Faith Wick's Fairyland, an exhibit of 200 classic fairytale dolls in themed case settings.
Memorial garden with gazebo ideal for picnics.
Museum store with Oz gifts galore.
Wizard of Oz Festival: 3rd weekend in June.
Hours & Dates
Summer Hours (May 16 - September 30)
- Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours (October 1 - May 15)
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
May 16th - September 30:
Monday through Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm. Oct 1st - May 15th: Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am-5:00pm.
Rates
- Admission to both Museums any age: $15.00
- Admission to CDM <12 yrs old: $8.00
- Admission to CDM >12 years old: $12.00
- Kids under 2 yrs old FREE: FREE
- Admission to JGM < 12 yrs old: $8.00
- Admission to JGM > 12 yrs old: $12.00
- Judy Garland Guided Tour with purchase of Admission: $5.00
- VIP Judy Extended Guided Tour with purchase of Admission: $10.00
General Admission:
$10 ages two and up, children under two are free,
$9 for those with AAA.
Memberships:
Household 1 year - $60,
Grandparents 1 year - $70,
Extended Family- $90
Day-Care/Resorts 1 year - $150
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Green Practices
- Transportation-related policies or programs
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 99 reviews
I left feeling like I had met Judy. This is a MUST for any Wizard of Oz fan. Exceeded expectations. Highly recommend.
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jesser007,
June 6, 2021
Great museum, as well as the tour through Judy's childhood home! Wonderful displays, and wondering through Judy's house was spectacular. The museum is, but the house is not, wheelchair friendly.
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643wendyf,
May 6, 2021
We stopped here for a visit.The museum and birth home are connected.The museum is small but very nice.Plenty of photos and memorable items from her life.One of our favorite things there was the horse...
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Q9062QJdavids,
May 1, 2021
Judy Garland lived here for her first 4 years of life. I wonder if she ever returned as an adult to see it. We arrived to town on October 4th just missing the summer season. We were able to walk...
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K I,
October 24, 2020
Judy Garland and her films have been a huge part of my life, and I drove all the way from Missouri to see her birth place and I'm so glad I did. Truly a dream come true.
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deborahtragasz,
October 6, 2020
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