5.0Wings of the North Air Museum(34 reviews) - Amazing Time Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
The museum features five beautifully restored World War II aircraft including an AT-6D Texan, a P-51D Mustang, and a Boeing N2S-1 Stearman that was flown by future President George HW Bush during his training as a Navy pilot, and a TBM Avenger. Other displays include aircraft engines, an ejection seat, a WWII Jeep built by Ford, and aviation art. Tours for groups of 8 or more by appointment and the museum is available for small group meetings and parties. Call for rates. We are often open on holidays. Call or check our Facebook page.See more..
4.5Minnesota Military Museum(34 reviews) - Informative Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums
Great museum with a lot of great history memorabilia. Definitely recommend stopping in if your in the area. See more..
5.0Herried Military Museum(11 reviews) - Splendid museum well worth the stop Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums
HERREID MILITARY MUSEUM…honoring all who served. The HERREID MILITARY MUSEUM shares the personal stories of brave men and women from Rock County and the surrounding region as they responded to the nation’s call and entered the military to protect our freedoms. The museum opened its doors in July 2009 with the focus on the stories of WWII. The displays complimented the stories that were told 2007 Ken Burns’ documentary, “THE WAR.” This epic documentary took six years of research to tell the stories of citizens in military service and on the home front from four American cities (Mobile, Al; Sacramento, CA; Waterbury, CN; and Luverne, MN). The museum expands on the stories with exhibits featuring artifacts, photographs, videodocumentary, memorabilia and written testimonies. In addition to WWII, there are displays of Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, Korean War, Vietnam, Cold War and the War on Terror.See more..
The Meeker County Historical Society works to preserve the stories and artifacts of Meeker County, Minnesota and the G.A.R. Frank Daggett Post No. 35. This post is the last remaining Civil War Veterans Hall in Minnesota and one of a few remaining in the Country. The exterior and interior of the Hall still boasts its original 1885 appearance and collection of original artifacts. After exploring the Hall, walk through the two-story Meeker County Museum to experience a variety of historical exhibits. Admission is charged to see the all of the displays and exhibits in the Museum. No charge to view the the G.A.R. portion of the building. The building is wheelchair accessible on ground floor only. This includes the full G.A.R. Hall and a portion of the Museum displays.See more..
4.5Heritage Museum(8 reviews) - Hidden gem Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
This place is definitely a hidden gem. There was so much more than we expected there to be. The history of this area is very interesting and the artifacts are well displayed. The tour guide, Betty, that showed us around was friendly and very knowledgeable!See more..
*The Museum is open from May-September 1st. If you'd like to visit during our closed season, simply call or e-mail us to set up an appointment!* Our goal is to preserve and teach the history of Yellow Medicine County. Some exhibits are: the military room, Native American items, school room, doctors office, the pioneer cabin, and the pioneer church. The Yellow Medicine County Historical Society and Museum is located on the bank of the Minnesota River, on the corner of State Highway 23 and County Highway 67 in Granite Falls, MNSee more..
5.0Cannon Falls Military Museum(2 reviews) - Military History Up Close Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Really enjoyed the Military Museum. Nice variety of artifacts and well displayed. Vince was available to answer questions and share stories. He was very willing to open up for us when my family was in town. I especially enjoyed the collections dedicated to African American soldiers. It's one thing to see military photos or films; it's another to see the actual clothing and equipment. I highly recommend spending some time here!See more..
5.0Winnebago Area Museum(1 review) - History Off The Beaten Path... Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums I am a traveling Ob/Gyn (drcathylbagleydotcom) who lends support to hospitals in America's rural areas. Stationed in Blue Earth, Minnesota intermittently this year and searching for areas to visit keeping me within a 30 mile radius of the hospital, I stumbled upon the sleepy, but significant town of Winnebago, MN and their marvelously exciting area museum on 9/25/16. It's a storefront museum opened free to the public (accepting monetary donations) occupying much space. Its gallery boasts: Prehistoric Native American artifacts from three tribes occupying the area; a World War II uniforms, notions and stories from the town's citizens; a taxidermy exhibit with a huge grizzly killed with one-shot and the huge fish he was going after and much more! While The Winnebago Area Museum doesn't boast modern computer interactive exhibits, it offers many hands-on stations (the old jail cage that you can literally go in and get locked inside) and it's attendants are accessible, amiable and knowledgeable and eager to walk you through every step of the way. I Ioved this personal touch and human attention! This is a great place for families wanting rescue from hype, gimmicks and such offered by more prominent museums offering a good old-fashioned learning, friendly environment and time to take it in at your own pace. There is a kitchen and public restrooms on the premises. I'm told various items are offered and you can even bring your own bag lunch to eat at long tables provided on the museum's floor. I could go into details; however, it would be best for you to have your own look-see passing through Winnebago on route to Mankato, MN- a sprawling metropolis, I invite you to plan a rest stop at the museum for a taste of history. I invite you to keep American history alive one small town at a time.See more..
This is a nice memorial with a good display. There are two benches with inscriptions on them and plaques for all the wars on the granite marker.See more..
