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Explore the day away.

Explore Exhibits and Take a Trip Back In Time

At the Stearns History Museum, you can walk from one decade to the next all in one day. It’s like time travel, right in your own backyard.

Permanent and changing exhibits highlight the history of people, places, and stories in Central Minnesota’s history. We encourage you to explore at your own pace, schedule a tour, and come back often.

Wayfinding

Discover how transportation has woven the fabric of Stearns County’s history, shaping our landscape and fostering our community. 

I Want My 1980s

Jump back to the decade of excess- big hair, big politics, big social changes.  Immerse yourself in pop culture, the Cold War, the Farm Crisis, and more.

Choices Made, Choices to Come

We brought the outside in so you can explore Stearns County Natural History and its environmental impacts.

On Solid Ground

Immerse yourself in a 1930s granite quarry and discover the impact of the granite industry in Central Minnesota.

Upcoming Exhibits

Get the Message: Advertising in Stearns County opening late 2025

Cabinet of Curosities: Museums and Collecting at 250, opening mid-2026

There’s More to Explore

The Stearns History Museum hosts exciting events, programs, and research opportunities throughout the year. Be sure to take a look around and enjoy all we have to offer.

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