Kandiyohi County has a rich history and heritage.
We have many National Historical Sites and museums
and galleries that are fun for all ages to visit.
Make sure to stop by and learn more about Kandiyohi
County!
Atwater Area Historical Society and Museum
The Atwater Area Historical Society and Museum
is jampacked with photos and artifacts depicting rural community
life,
as well as an interesting collection of military uniforms.
An
ice cream social is held in July.
Open
first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(320)
220-0622
104 Third Street North, Atwater, MN 56209
Kandiyohi County
Historical Society and Museum
Pioneer and American Indian artifacts, a research
library, country school and the impressive Great Northern steam
locomotive will help you discover the past. Dakotah culture,
Girl Scouting
and "A Stitch in Time" needlecraft display, complete
with live quilting demonstrations, are some of the special
museum exhibits. Lectures and programs are also featured
at the museum.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day: Monday-Friday
9:00-5:00 and Saturday-Sunday 1:00-5:00
Remainder of the year: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 and Sundays
2:00-5:00 between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. No
admission charge for individuals or groups. Donations
welcome.
(320) 235-1881
610 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN 56201
kandhist@msn.com
www.kandimuseum.com
Levin
Natural History Museum
Larry
Levin's private collection of Native American artifacts, dinosaur
bones and fossils, seashells, butterflies, rocks, minerals
and an assortment of natural and antrhopological knickknacks.
Few items for sale.
Open
by appointment. Free admission. Donations welcome.
(320)
354-8820
12050
County Road 40 NE (2.8 miles east of New London)
Spicer,
MN 56288
b02@tds.net
The Mikkelson Collection, Inc.
The
world's premier collection of Falls Flyer classic speed boats
is located in Willmar in a private museum operated by Paul
Mikkelson. Come see the finest series of the "Jaguar"
of boats. Minnesota's Larson Boat Works manufactured only
about 200 Falls Flyers from 1939 to1960, and the best ones
are on display in Willmar. Classic outboard motors and over
500 toy boats and motors are also featured along with numerous
other boating artifacts.
Open
by appointment anytime. Call Paul to schedule a tour or to
confirm hours.
The museum is one block
north and one block west of Domino's Pizza.
(320) 231-0384
418 Benson Avenue SE, Willmar, MN 56201
paultmci@msn.com
www.fallsflyer.com
Monongalia Historical Society and Museum
Housed
in the historic Lebanon Lutheran Church in New London, the
museum has an array of unique items, including a linotype
newspaper, handmade wooden tools and a wicker undertaker's
basket. The genealogical library contains the oldest records
in the county, dating to 1859. The 1869 Sakariason cabin is
also open for viewing.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day and by special
arrangements.
Thursday-Sunday 1:00 - 4:00.
(320) 354-2990
220 Norwood Street SW, New London, MN 56273
Schwanke's Museum
Stop and check out our 46-year collection of
roadway and farm-field history of over 300 classic tractors,
cars,
trucks and fire
trucks. One of the largest collections in the state.
See the 1916 "Happy Farmer" Eagle, the "Minikin",
a 1929 Franklin and many other unique and unusual
displays. Fun for the whole family!
Don't forget to pick
up a souvenir at our gift shop.
Open 1:00-4:00 or by appointment, Monday-Saturday.
(320)
231-0564 or (320) 235-7045
3310 Highway 71 South, Willmar, MN 56201
ddikken@willmar.com
Sperry
House
It
was built as a large farm house for the Albert and Jennie
Sperry family. It has been restored to reflect life in the
1890s and to interpret the history of family life of that
era. The Sperrys were a typical Yankee-pioneer family who
came from the east to settle the west. The building is part
of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society complex.
Open
summers during museum hours and during the winter holiday
season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
(320) 235-1881
Kandiyohi
County Historical Society and Museum
610 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN 56201
kandhist@msn.com
www.kandimuseum.com/SperryHouse.htm
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