Prairie Village Museum
Prairie Village Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Visitors to Prairie Village Museum take a step back in time when they explore more than 20 historic buidlings arranged around a quaint village square. The museum's six exhibition halls feature antique cars, farm machinery, Native American objects, and household items dating from the mid-1800s to more recent times. People from all over the world tell us Prairie Village Museum is one of the best pioneer museums they've ever seen.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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MNDoodles
Stillwater, MN680 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
What an unexpected jewel this museum turned out to be. We almost missed it because it’s set back from Highway 2. It’s behind the Chamber of Commerce office and about a block from the Geographical Center monument. The number of buildings and artifacts here is incredible and the story of prairie life in the 19th century is told with great interpretive signs in each building. I came away with a whole new appreciation for the extremely hard work done daily by early European settlers trying to make a new life for themselves. Also check out the exhibit on Germans from Russia. It has fascinating information on immigrants I had never heard of before. A high recommend on this museum.
Written June 8, 2023
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CCutler29RW
Windsor Locks, CT29 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We spent a couple hours exploring the Prairie Village. Don’t be fooled by the store/business fronts you see as you drive up … there is a whole village behind them. The displays in each building are very well done. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spend exploring.
Written August 7, 2023
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Joannvan
Wirtz, VA182 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Outside of museum is disappointing, but step inside and be prepared for an interesting visit into the local history. In the back area of the main building there are an array of buildings, including dress shop, school, church, old homes, and much more. There are several large buildings that have old cars, displays of dentist equipment, military, clocks, etc. We have a motorhome and thru Harvest Host membership were able to park overnight.
Written September 3, 2019
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Peter M
73 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
With some 30 individual rooms / buildings, pretty much each with a different theme, this is a museum that takes the visitor down memory lane. I've not been to North Dakota before so the local history was new to me. More familiar were the everyday items I recall from my childhood that have vanished in the 50+ yrs since. From household items to farm equipment, railway and school paraphernalia and everything in between. Very good value for money and it is easy to spend a couple of hours here after spending 1 minute at the geographical centre monument.
Written July 8, 2015
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We're happy you enjoyed your visit to our museum. Thank you for sharing your experience with others. We are proud of this place.
Written July 10, 2015
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AlamoGQ
El Paso, TX175 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We were visiting Rugby to find the farm that my wife grew up on nearly 70 years ago. This museum has an excellent record of the history of Rugby and the area. It captures it very well and is really interesting.
Written July 6, 2019
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Linda A
Hope, ME145 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
What a hidden gem! A small prairie village with original buildings collected from neighboring towns. You can almost feel what it was like to live in this place at that time.
Several larger buildings with collections of farm equipment, vehicles, etc.
It is very clear that people involved in this museum care a lot about the history of the area and sharing it with those of us from away.
Several larger buildings with collections of farm equipment, vehicles, etc.
It is very clear that people involved in this museum care a lot about the history of the area and sharing it with those of us from away.
Written June 2, 2019
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794nancyh
Sacramento, California, USA117 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
If you like old things, do not miss this village. The number of items was overwhelming. A lot of community support went into moving buildings and antique collections. It’s wonderful that there is place for families to donate antiquities that the young folks do not wish to keep! Worth the stop if you like old things,
Written September 25, 2018
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truckinmama
marathon fl51 contributions
Jul 2018
The day we were there was hot - Upper 90’s and no breeze. So walking around the buildings was miserable. If you are a history person you would enjoy it. Kids would be bored.
Written August 6, 2018
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Olivia M
1 contribution
Aug 2017 • Family
As a local I love going out to the museum to see everything. Its the best place to go if you wan to have a good time. In the summer around August and June the museum offers " The Museum comes alive " and a "Village fair" with a rhubarb festival!
Written February 13, 2018
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delagasse
Rugby, ND2 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We have lived here in Rugby for several years and usually get out to the museum once or twice a season. Over the past several years there has not been a year that has gone by without some improvement or another. The displays are taking on a more organized appearance and the place is constantly being "spruced up".
Written August 13, 2017
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Thank you for returning to the museum on a regular basis and for noticing the improvements we're making. It's good to hear that people notice positive changes. Keep coming back!
Written August 15, 2017
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