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Museum members are invited to come and take a look at the museum collection you don't see. Just because it's not on display doesn't mean it isn't a museum treasure! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us on Wednesday, May 14th, as SCSU History Professor Robert Galler talks about his recently published book, which delves into how people of Crow Creek, Lower Brule, and other reservations gained agency by changing Stephan Mission school from one of oppression to one of cultural representation and pride. Coffee and donuts provided. Cost of […]
Join Laurie Kleinbaum Fink, PhD, from the Science Museum of Minnesota, to learn about the collection of questionable medical devices that form the backbone of a popular exhibition, Weighing the Evidence. The exhibition opened in 2016 and offers visitors three important take-away messages: When making health care decisions, ask questions of a trusted source; consider […]
Join us for another Heritage Circle Tour! On May 22nd, Heritage Circle members are invited Leedstone in Melrose to enjoy a tour led by the whole Leedstone team! Heritage Circle Tours are for museum members at the Heritage Circle level only. If interested in becoming a Heritage Circle member, click here- https://stearnshistorymuseum.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=1075182
Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic! This clinic will have a strong focus on mending but you are welcome to bring small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items. Volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free. No pre-registration required. Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair. First-come, […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th, as Pantowners Antique Auto Club member and former president Randy Marchand describes in detail the history of the Pan Car itself, while also talking about the 50 years of history of this wonderful antique car club! Coffee and donuts provided. Cost of program is $7, FREE for SHM Members!
Join us on Wednesday, July 9th, as Randal Dietrich, Executive Director of the Minnesota Military Museum, talks about the museum's beautiful new building, and plans for the future! Cost of program is $7, FREE for SHM Members!
Something broken? Bring it to a Fix-It Clinic! This clinic will have a strong focus on mending but you are welcome to bring small appliances, clothing, electronics, toys, or other household items. Volunteers will help you fix or mend your things for free. No pre-registration required. Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair. First-come, […]
Join us for a hands-on, immersive journey through history as we explore World War II from the Stearns County perspective. You will get to learn the significance of WWII in our region through a variety of materials. This event is FREE to the public.
This month, Julianne O’Connell tells the story of how she tracked down one of her father, sculptor Joe O’Connell’s missing pieces and brought it to the Stearns History Museum! $7/person, FREE for members!