Aitkin, Minnesota

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

The Aitkin County Historical Society operates two museums chockful of Aitkin County history, with many artifacts outdoors between the buildings as well. All provide ample opportunities to glimpse Aitkin County's past.

Moorhead, Minnesota

General, History, Specialized

Chisago City, Minnesota

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

The Ironhorse Central Railroad Museum is located in Chisago City, MN and has been in this present location since 1966. Richard and Robert Thompson and Doug Alexander started back in the 1950's collecting memorabilia, taking photos and going on MRA fan trips. They purchased engine # 4 in 1963 and had it stored until 1966 when it was moved to the present location. Track construction was started that year and in 1984 the circle was completed and a final spike ceremony was held celebrating the event. A documentary called "Ironhorse" was filmed from 1983 to 1984 and has been featured on television multiple times. In those years we had many newspaper articles and were shown on local news programs. We have almost a mile of track in a circle so we can run our equipment around.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Botanical Garden, Cemetery, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House

The Minnesota Historical Society is chief caretaker of Minnesota's story—and the History Center is home to the Society's vast collections. Within its archives reside artifacts ranging from American Indian moccasins and artwork to furniture and photographs, Civil War-era flags and a wealth of geneaological information. All of it is accessible today and for future generations. Through its 26 historic sites and museums, the Society offers opportunities for thought-provoking entertainment, learning and fun. Visitors can discover the power of water at Mill City Museum, enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Superior at Split Rock Lighthouse, and experience 19th-century frontier living at Historic Fort Snelling.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Science, Specialized

Prior Lake, Minnesota

Specialized

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Children's, History, Specialized

Located in historic Bandana Square, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum is an exquisitely detailed model panorama of railroads in the Twin Cities during the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. This was a time when both steam and diesel engines shared the rails. Thousands of volunteer hours have faithfully reproduced Twin Cities railroad history in O Scale (1/4 inch equals 1 foot), an impressive sight and well worth your visit. Come watch the Empire Builder speed along miles of tracks through the Twin Cities, rumble over St. Anthony Falls on the famed Stone Arch Bridge and down the Mississippi. Freight trains haul the goods to and from the industries that made the Twin Cities famous.

Currie, Minnesota

History, Specialized

Railroad museum and Park including historic turntable, Depot, Coal Bunker, 1945 Minneapolis and St Louis Bay Window Caboose, a Georgia Northern #102 engine, 1942 Grand Trunk Western Caboose, Foreman's House, Model Railroad, General Store, Schoolhouse, Church, Courthouse, Grist Mill, Playground, Guided Tours, and more.

Hinckley, Minnesota

Specialized

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Art, General, Library, Specialized

MACC is a regional art conservation center providing treatment for paintings, paper, objects and textiles; preservation outreach and field service programs are offered as well.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Specialized

Saint Paul, Minnesota

History, Natural History, Science, Specialized

The Science Museum of Minnesota serves more than one million visitors each year with its hands-on exhibits, breathtaking giant screen films, special events, and unparalleled education programs.

Austin, Minnesota

Culture, Specialized

The SPAM Museum is over 16,500 sq. feet and it is all dedicated to SPAM. This museum features sophisticated exhibits, state of the art videos, and enticing displays. It also boasts having Monty Python, a puppetshow, wagon, a ballet, and a cyber diner and for canned meat. In addition to all of this the museum has a gift shop where visitors can purchase over 400 items everything and anything you can think of SPAM.