SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 11th, 6pm
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
In our 4th annual Escape Room, you will travel back in time to the 1950s! Nostalgia is fun and all, but what happens when you can’t get back to the present day? You have to find a way out- or be stranded in the past forever!

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 11th, 7pm
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 12th, 5pm
2025-12-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 12th, 6pm
2025-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 12th, 7pm
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 13th, 1pm
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 13th, 2pm
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 13th, 3pm
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 13th, 4pm
2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 18th, 5pm
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 18th, 6pm
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 18th, 7pm
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 19th, 5pm
2025-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 19th, 6pm
2025-12-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 19th, 7pm
2025-12-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 20th, 1pm
2025-12-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 20th, 2pm
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 20th, 3pm
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

SHM Escape Room: Lost in the 50s- Dec. 20th, 4pm
2025-12-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Breakfast Club- "Images of America: St. Cloud"
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join Stearns History Museum Librarian Miranda Stueckrath and Archivist Grant Wilson as they discuss their upcoming book, “Images of America: St. Cloud,” the research involved, the process of choosing photos from our massive collection, and how the book came together. Don’t miss it!
Cost: $7/person, FREE for members

History Unboxed: The Pandolfo Experience
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Step into history with the Pandolfo Experience! This hands-on program lets you to explore the world of inventor and entrepreneur Samuel Pandolfo through original materials preserved in our museum and archives. Learn how historians and archivists uncover stories from the past, then try it yourself!
This program is FREE to the public

Print Social with Bruno Press
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us at the Stearns History Museum on Saturday, March 7th, from 1-3pm, as Bruno Press owner Mary Bruno brings her mobile printing press to the museum and not only demonstrates the process of using a real printing press, but lets you all give it a try!
Please come on by and give it a try- it will be a blast!
This program is generously funded by the Central Minnesota Arts Board

Breakfast Club- Sandra Meer, Clear Waters Outfitting
2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us as Sandra Meer, the owner of Clear Waters Outfitting and NorthWest Canoe in Clearwater talks about the history of the company, one that celebrates the Mississippi River and beyond. She will talk about the different offerings of Clear Waters and NorthWest Canoe- so come ready to make some plans for the summer!
Members: Free, Nonmembers: $7

Hops and History- Georgeville: Pioneer Outpost to Hippie Commune
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Bad Habit Brewing Company
Tucked into the southern edge of Stearns County, the town of Georgeville has transformed many times, from a pioneer outpost, to a nightlife hotspot, a hippie commune to a ghost town. Join us for a fascinating look at this small community with a big story, one of resilience, reinvention, and the spirit of community.

Fix-It Clinic: Cold Spring
2026-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Rocori Senior Center, 527 Main St., Cold Spring, MN, 56320, United States
Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic!
Whether it’s small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items, volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free.

Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair.
First-come, first-served. Limit 2 items per household.
Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends.

This program is FREE to the public

Archive Explorer: Women & Records
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Have you ever wondered why women’s names can be so hard to find in historical records? This program explores the hidden and evolving presence of women in archival materials. You will learn why women are sometimes absent from official documents, discover where their stories do appear, and gain practical strategies for locating, interpreting, and amplifying women’s voices in the historical record.
Through real examples, expert insights, and hands-on tips and tricks, you’ll leave with new tools for research and a deeper appreciation for how women’s lives have been documented, remembered, and rediscovered over time.
This is a FREE program

Breakfast Club: Marian Rengel, "The John D. Morgan Papers"
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join former St. Cloud Times writer and longtime Stearns History Museum volunteer Marian Rengel as she discusses her experience in working with the John D. Morgan Papers, housed in the Central Minnesota Historical Collection of the SCSU Archvies. Morgan (1844-1920) was a civil engineer and surveyor, and was an active participant in the development of Central Minnesota. His son, Arthur, donated the collection in 1968.

Heritage Circle: Microbiologics
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Microbiologics, 200 Cooper Ave N., Saint Cloud, MN, 56303, United States
Join us for our first Heritage Circle Tour of the year! On April 23rd, we will be getting a behind the scenes tour of Microbiologics in St. Cloud.

Questions? Contact Ann Marie at
development@stearns-museum.org or call 320/253-8424
Register at stearnshistorymuseum.org/events
Note: Heritage Circle tours are for SHM members at the Heritage Circle level of membership

Breakfast Club: Charlotte Stephens, Eve and Gary Wallinga, "Our Natural Parks and Trails"
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Learn how three decades of advocacy by the Natural Parks and Trails Coalition had an extraordinary impact on preserving our region’s natural heritage, and see photos of stunning nearby natural parks.

History Unboxed: From the Bleachers to the Archives
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for an evening that brings the crack of the bat and the cheers of the crowd back to life! This program invites you to explore Stearns County’s rich baseball tradition through various materials. Learn how town ball shaped the heart of local communities and relive the legacy of the St. Cloud Rox.
Participants will get hands-on time with historical materials and uncover ways baseball has connected generations both on and off the field.
This program costs $5 for non-members, is FREE for members
