Runestone Museum

Runestone Museum
About
Home of the World Famous Kensington Runestone--making Alexandria, MN the Birthplace of America! Come and see historical artifacts that support the theory that Middle Age Vikings explored this land long before Columbus. The Runestone Museum also offers a Children's Discovery Room, an Ice Age Giants Exhibit, a First Peoples of Minnesota Exhibit, an outdoor "Fort Alexandria" replica with real buildings from the 1860s-1910s, a 40 foot Viking Ship and much much more! Visit our Museum Shop--the perfect place to purchase unique and local gifts. We are located downtown on Braodway near the Central Lakes Bike Trail.
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The 55-mile Central Lakes State Trai

Cedar Rose Inn, Alexandria / Kristen Glazer

Petting oxen at Oliver Kelley Farm / MN Historical Society

The Fall River Bridge portion of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail / Credit: Minnesota State Parks and Trails