HISTORY CENTER
Providing a modern approach to preserving and sharing history about Blue Earth County, our History Center highlights the heritage of this county. The displays throughout the History Center work to bring history to life, inspiring all who interact with us to personally and intimately connect with Blue Earth County’s history.
THE HISTORY CENTER IS HOME TO:
Blue Earth County History Museum*
Temporary Exhibits
Public Art Gallery
*The museum features hands-on history fun in the interactive pioneer cabin and barn, a diorama of 1880s Mankato, treasures from local author Maud Hart Lovelace, plus traveling exhibits. Admission fees apply for this self-guided tour.
LOCATION
LOCATION
424 Warren Street
Mankato, MN 56001
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HOURS
HOURS
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday-Monday
ADMISSION
ADMISSION
Adults: $7.00
Children 5-17: $3.00, Children under 5: Free
BECHS Members: Free
HISTORY CENTER FEATURED DISPLAY:
SIPS, STYLE AND STORIES: BLUE EARTH COUNTY’S BEVERAGE AND FASHION
On display October 1 through February 2022, at the History Center, the Historical Society will share some of our collection’s rarely seen clothing pieces and artifacts, and perhaps discover a new drink. From pioneer aprons and Egg Coffee to denim jean jackets and the Pepsi Challenges.
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Can’t make it to see the exhibit? Tour it virtually here.
Quarterly Artist: Jerry Bachmann – Jerry Bachmann Art
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