Winona County Historical Society
Winona County Historical Society
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Museum featuring a timeline of Winona County, from 500 years ago until the present.
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RJArtTraveler
Saint Paul, MN15 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
We were very surprised by the depth and quality of this museum. Many artifacts of regional interest, charmingly displayed and thoughtfully described. Would be wonderful to add a few more interactive exhibits for children -- our 7 year old daughter loved the steamboat and the cave, and she was looking around for more opportunities to step back into river history. Great gift shop with many Made in USA history-themed gifts.
Written March 8, 2015
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Bibliobabe2002
Buffalo, Minnesota32 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This is an average county museum which could have been so much more. There is a lot about the architecture of the town and not enough about tye people and events which shaped it. Not a must see and I'm a museum need.
Written June 9, 2024
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tretzingermd
Winona, MN71 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The museum contains artifacts (large and small), dioramas and a timeline exhibit. It is an impressive little museum, well laid out and organized with a helpful and friendly staff. The building itself is quite impressive. This museum is well worth two hours of your time to check it out.
Written March 20, 2019
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sailorgirlmn
Minneapolis, MN294 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
The small museum has local history and artifacts on display. An easy visit for families with children due to its small size and central location.
Written June 19, 2017
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Wif52
Harvard, IL73 contributions
Nov 2015
My husband and I like to visit historical society museums whenever we can. We visited the Winona County Historical Museum over Thanksgiving weekend and were extremely impressed. This is the most well organized historical museum we've ever seen.
The layout of the museum, the timelines, the reconstructed businesses, all were amazing! We spent about 2 hours going through the museum, and we could have probably spent even more time there.
I would advise anyone involved in their local museums to visit Winona and take advice from them on how to "do" a museum.
We will be back again.
The layout of the museum, the timelines, the reconstructed businesses, all were amazing! We spent about 2 hours going through the museum, and we could have probably spent even more time there.
I would advise anyone involved in their local museums to visit Winona and take advice from them on how to "do" a museum.
We will be back again.
Written December 10, 2015
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Elaine H
Chicago, IL40 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Most counties have some sort of museum; many of them are not very well done. This one is.... amazing! As small as Winona is, this museum seems very sophisticated. It's physical plant is gorgeous - an old armory with a wonderful entryway and lobby - a huge, two-storey soaring space that really invites - no, urges! - you to investigate further. The time lines in the museum were informative, humorous and well done. The recreated stores and banks were really fun to focus on. We spent 2 hours here on a Sunday (we were the ONLY ones in the museum - we felt like it was our very own!) and could have spent much more time (but it was a sunny day in October and well, you know..) Don't miss this museum for a real slice of life through the last century til today (okay, they even have a strong archeaological section!). Great museum!!
Written October 19, 2015
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Gone2day
Winona, MN78 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Being a serious history buff that has traveled (some would say) extensively, I am always impressed with Winona's History Center. It is far better than many of the state history centers I've seen and also as good as, if not better than several national centers I've seen abroad. If you're interested in history and you're in the Winona area be sure not to miss this gem.
Written March 17, 2015
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Laura W
Beaver Bay, MN8 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
It is free to view a changing exhibit in the beautiful new wing and $5 to view the musty, old-school exhibit on Winona's history. The volunteer at the desk purveyed history cliches and was not a great ambassador.
Written August 20, 2014
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madamlorna
wazata, mn39 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
we went to the cemetery walk this past weekend in Winona. what a great time we all had! it was so informative and fun. we will be back for sure next year. if you are in Winona in October, do not , do not!! miss this activity it is truly a fun afternoon!
Written October 14, 2013
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JBPortland
Portland, OR183 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Once upon a time this was a rich lumbertown served by the river, the railroad, and an immigrant populaiton. The architectural history from a re-creation of the hieroglyphs in a Native American cave to the mansions of the wealthy to the banks to the old courthouse to the businesses in the old town is fascinating. The Laird addition has opened up what was a small, dark museum into one with light and contemporary character. You'll like it.
Written June 27, 2013
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