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Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research Center

Business
Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research Center
Street
121 Allamakee St. NW
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-2954
Website
allamakeehistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa, Waukon
Tags
History, Museum

Canton Railroad Depot

Business
Canton Railroad Depot
City
Canton
State
MN
507-743-8338
Website
cantonmn.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Canton, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Built in 1879. Original RR Wall Clock, Lobby, Bench, Lanterns, RR Oil Cans and photos. Free Guided Tours. Restoration in progress. The Milwaukee Road. Donations appreciated: Canton Historical Society, PO Box 15, Canton, MN 55922.

Castlerock Museum

Business
Castlerock Museum
Street
402 South 2nd Street
City
Alma
State
WI
Website
www.castlerockmuseum.com
Category
2025-2026, Alma, Attractions, Wisconsin
Tags
Museum

Arms, Armor and Art. Come and see a world class museum on the Great River Road. Authentic arms and armor used by Grecians, Romans, Dark Age Warriors, Vikings, Crusaders, and Renaissance "Knights in Shining Armor." Open 1-4 Fridays and Saturdays year round. Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day. Group days by appointment.

Destination Pepin Wisconsin

Business
Destination Pepin Wisconsin
City
Pepin
State
WI
Website
destinationpepin.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Pepin, Wisconsin
Tags
Arts, Museum

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Ed’s Museum

Business
Ed’s Museum
Street
100 N Gold St
City
Wykoff
State
MN
507-438-7815
Website
cityofwykoff.gov
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Wykoff
Tags
Museum

Open Memorial Day weekend until the last weekend in September. 11:30am to 2:30pm on Saturdays or by appointment. Adults $5 - under 6 free.

Fillmore County History Center

Business
Fillmore County History Center
Street
202 County Road 8 Hwy 52
City
Fountain
State
MN
507-268-4449
Website
www.fillmorecountyhistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Fountain, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Museum & genealogy library. Willie's Grocery exhibit, country school house, Pietenpol hangar & aircraft, Oliver tractor collection, antique agricultural equipment, sinkhole exhibit. Near the start of the Root River Bike Trail. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm. No admission charge to the museum.

Historic Forestville

Business
Historic Forestville
City
Forestville
State
MN
Website
www.mnhs.org/forestville
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Preston, Recreational
Tags
History, Museum, Tours

Tour this historic town as you explore the choices and changes that faced area inhabitants.

Historic Hixon House Museum

Business
Historic Hixon House Museum
Street
429 7th St. North
City
La Crosse
State
WI
608-782-1980
Website
www.lchshistory.org/hixon-house
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Tags
History, Museum

Hixon House was built in 1858 by pioneer Gideon Hixon, who went on to become a wealthy lumber baron in La Crosse. He and his wife Ellen raised their five sons in this home and expanded it to the size it is today. The family had for many years retained the home in close to the same state that Ellen Hixon left it when she died in 1913. In 1965, their descendants gifted the house to LCHS complete with its original Victorian and Arts and Crafts furnishings. Our knowledgeable docents will guide you through this piece of La Crosse history.

Houston County Historical Society

Business
Houston County Historical Society
Street
104 History Lane
City
Caledonia
State
MN
507-725-3884
Website
www.houstoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Caledonia, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Located by Houston County Fairgrounds - Open year-round! Flatten-Swenson log home, Sheldon Presbyterian Church, Daley School, Agriculture Building, Mayville Town Hall. Other displays of Houston County in the new museum.

Lanesboro Museum

Business
Lanesboro Museum
Street
105 Parkway Ave S
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
507-467-2177
Website
lanesboro.com
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Lark Toys

Business
Lark Toys
City
Kellogg
State
MN
507-767-3387
Website
larktoys.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Eating & Drinking, Kellogg, Minnesota, Recreational, Shopping
Tags
Casual Dining, Entertainment, Gifts, Golf, Ice Cream, Museum

Hand-carved carousel. Toy Workshop. LARK-made toys, outdoor mini-golf. Gifts, toys galore, bookstore, games, puzzles. Antique toy museum. Llamas. Fudge & candy, food & ice cream.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

Business
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Street
306 Third Street
City
Pepin
State
WI
Website
lauraingallspepin.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Pepin, Shopping, Wisconsin
Tags
Gifts, History, Museum

Open May 1 through October 231 in 2025. Museum and Gift Shop. Visit Laura's Birthsite.
10am-5pm Daily - 7 days a week. Including Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

Business
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Street
3603 236th Ave.
City
Burr Oak
State
IA
563-735-5916
Website
.lauraingallswilder.us
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Burr Oak, Iowa
Tags
History, Museum

Guided tours of the Masters Hotel, Laura's only childhood home still on its original site. Visitor center, gift shop, shelter house, & playground.

Peterson Station Museum

Business
Peterson Station Museum
Street
228 Mill St.
City
Peterson
State
MN
507-875-2415
Website
.petersonmn.com/peterson-museum
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy
Tags
History, Museum

Pottery Museum

Business
Pottery Museum
Street
240 Harrison St.
City
Red Wing
State
MN
651-327-2220
Website
potterymuseumredwing.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Red Wing
Tags
Museum

The world's largest and most extensive collection of Red Wing Clay products. FREE ADMISSION.

Rushford Depot Museum

Business
Rushford Depot Museum
Street
401 S. Elm St.
City
Rushford
State
MN
507-864-7560
Website
rootrivertrail.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Rushford
Tags
History, Museum

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

Business
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
Street
502 W. Water Street
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-9681
Website
www.vesterheim.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Decorah, Iowa
Tags
History, Museum

A national treasure with the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world, plus festivals, classes, store, group tours and more! Open all year in Decorah, IA. Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all.

Whalan Museum

Business
Whalan Museum
Street
224 2nd Ave
City
Whalan
State
MN
507-467-2344
Website
whalanmuseum.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Whalan
Tags
Museum

Winona County History Center

Business
Winona County History Center
Street
160 Johnson Street
City
Winona
State
MN
507-454-2723
Website
www.winonahistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
History, Museum

Three floors of exhibits, museum shop, research library and archives. Programs and events.

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Iowa Towns

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  • Elkader
  • Hawkeye
  • Highlandville
  • Lansing
  • Lime Springs
  • Marquette-McGregor
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Wisconsin Towns

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  • Nelson
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  • Prairie du Chien
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