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Runestone Museum
206 Broadway StAlexandria, MN 56308
I-94 Exit 103. Located at the north end of Broadway, north of 3rd Avenue, just to the south of the recently moved Big Ole statue.
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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.
Hours & Dates
Summer Hours (April 1 - October 31)
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Winter Hours (November 1 - March 31)
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Winter, Nov 1 - March 31: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun.
Rates
Summer: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students (5-17 yrs), under 5 free, $20 family. Includes outside.
Winter: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 students (5-17 yrs), under 5 free, $15 family. Inside exhibits only.
Ask about school and group tours. Free Parking.
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Green Practices
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Hermitage Garden on grounds
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Organic or local food & beverage choices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
- Native-American heritage
- Scandinavian heritage
Meetings & Conferences
- Commercial air service nearby
Reviews
Based on 194 reviews
A fun small quickly museum. I learned a great deal about local and Viking history. A nice job of tying together Viking and Native American cultures of Minnesota!
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Kuvasz1988,
January 11, 2023
This was a great little find for my little family. It’s not a large museum but it was packed with cool and interesting things for a family with young kids.
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gwenbraum,
December 17, 2022
Very fun experience, especially for kids! It was a little expensive ($10 per adult) for a small museum, but it does feature a famous attraction, the money goes to the chamber of commerce, and you get...
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erikawM8954KI,
August 8, 2022
I expected to simply see the runestone and learn of its history. There was a good selection of Minnesota history and a few early pioneer buildings in addition to the stone. We spent 1-2 hours there.
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507adventurelover,
June 23, 2022
A great visit from the moment we arrived. In spite of the fact that they are short on staff, the lady behind the counter took us into the museum, pointing out the best path to take, not to miss...
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mw4au,
June 20, 2021
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