Plan Your Visit
Here at the Stearns History Museum, there’s something for everyone to explore. Find exciting events, engaging exhibits, unique research finds, and interactive programs for all ages. Please enjoy our online catalog, and stay connected with us by phone, email, and social media. Call 320-253-8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org and check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Museum Hours
Museum Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Museum Closed Sunday & Monday
(except for scheduled programs)
Research Center by appointment on Tuesdays
Call 320-253-8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org to reach our staff.
Tips for Visiting:
- Plan Ahead—Exhibit Galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. The Research Center is by appointment only on Tuesdays and open for walk-ins Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm.
Member Perks:
If you’re not yet a member, click here to see all the perks that come with an annual membership to the Stearns History Museum.
Other Options:
We will continue to serve you through email and phone requests at the Research Center and through history content online. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or visit our web weekly for updates.
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My New Old House
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Community Scan- Great River Regional Library, Albany
Community Scan- Great River Regional Library, Albany
The Stearns History Museum in partnership with the Great River Library System is offering a free community scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family […]
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Community Scan- Great River Regional Library, Belgrade
Community Scan- Great River Regional Library, Belgrade
The Stearns History Museum in partnership with the Great River Library System is offering a free community scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family […]
Community Scan- Great River Regional Library, Paynesville
Community Scan- Great River Regional Library, Paynesville
The Stearns History Museum in partnership with the Great River Library System is offering a free community scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family […]
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Community Scan- Stearns History Museum
Community Scan- Stearns History Museum
The Stearns History Museum is offering a free community scanning event. Bring your family photos or other documents important to your family history to be scanned with professional equipment. You […]
Exploring History and Culture in Central MN: Cultural Competence through Park Land Development
Exploring History and Culture in Central MN: Cultural Competence through Park Land Development
On Saturday, February 1st, Sherburne County Park Director, Gina Hugo, will discuss Cultural Competence Through Park Land Development-Two Inlets at Bdé Heḣáka-Omashkooz Zaaga’igaans Regional Park, at the Sherburne History Center in Becker. […]
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Archives Explorer- Catalogs and Databases: Where to Start Your Research
Archives Explorer- Catalogs and Databases: Where to Start Your Research
Patrons will learn how to navigate the SHM catalog as well as other databases for starting their historical research. We will start with the basics of searching and by the end, patrons […]
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Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: Native American Boarding School Impacts and Legacies
Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: Native American Boarding School Impacts and Legacies
Native American Boarding Schools discussed at second program of Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota 2025 event series on February 8th (January 22, 2025) Join us on Saturday, February […]
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Breakfast Club: Elizabeth Mboutchom, “Preserving Minnesota’s Natural Heritage”
Breakfast Club: Elizabeth Mboutchom, “Preserving Minnesota’s Natural Heritage”
Join Elizabeth Mboutchom, from the Northern Waters Land and Trust, as she talks about protection strategies in Minnesota crucial for preserving wildlife habitats and maintaining water quality. Learn how conservation […]
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Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: “Every Place Has a Native Name: Indigenous Places in Minnesota”
Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota: “Every Place Has a Native Name: Indigenous Places in Minnesota”
(February 4, 2025) Learn about the connection between place names in Minnesota to their Indigenous language during the third and final program of this year’s “Exploring History and Culture in […]
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Admission Information
Pricing by the Day:
- Adults: $7
- Children, Ages 5+: $3
- Children, Ages 4 and under: Free
- Families: $17 (2 adults and all children under 18 living at the same address)
- Members: Free
Want to learn more about memberships?
Click the button below to see pricing and benefits of your annual membership.

Interested?
We sure hope so! If you’d like to learn more or plan a visit, please feel free to contact us—we’ll be happy to talk with you further.
Contact us today by calling 320-253-8424, or email us at info@stearns-museum.org. We look forward to connecting with you.