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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
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
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 94 reviews
I enjoyed going the house she lived in while she lived in Grand Rapids. The furnishings were great, and I loved the house. It was also fun to see the ruby slippers, and other momentos of her life. I...
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pmhander,
July 12, 2020
I am a big “Oz” fan, however, the only item that intrigued us was the carriage used on set and it further intrigued us since it may have been one used by Abe Lincoln. Information presented suggested...
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scifi1952,
September 23, 2019
Quick stop to stretch our legs on our way home from northern MN. I love the Wizard of Oz and thought there would be some exciting memorabilia here. I was disappointed that there isnt as many things...
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monan285,
September 2, 2019
Very fascinating place. Learned a LOT about Judy Garland (Frances Gumm), her life growing up and her rise to stardom. Didn't realize she was in THAT many movies! Walking through her childhood house...
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Brad R,
August 22, 2019
Not being Gay or a massive JG fan, I worried I would not find enough to hold my attention. We were there about 10.00am on a weekday (July 2019), and it was very quiet. There was such a lot to see...
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Peter R,
August 11, 2019
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