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Things to Do : Museums
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Arches Museum of Pioneer Life
Named for the stone railway arches nearby. Features early agricultural equipment, tools and household items, along with pioneer artifacts. Authentic one-room school house, log cabin and barn. The museum is 11 miles west of Winona on Highway 14.
Hours:
Open during the months of June, July, and August
Wednesday through Sunday: 1 - 5pm
Admission: Adults $4, students $2, & children under 7 are free.
Groups of 15 or more: $3 per person.
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 Bunnell House
Built in the 1850's by Willard Bunnell, the first permanent white settler in Winona County, this house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Minnesota; it has a commanding view of the Mississippi River. The museum is 5 miles south of Winona on Highway 14/61 in Homer, MN.
Hours:
Memorial Day through Labor Day:
Wednesday through Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sundays: 1pm - 5pm
Admission: Adults $4, students $2, & children under 7 are free.
Groups of 15 or more: $3 per person
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 Winona County Historical Museum
Housed in a 1915 brick fortress recalling its original purpose as an armory, this is one of the largest historical society museums in Minnesota. Displays of artifacts of Winona County's history include a stained glass window exhibit, Main Street as it may have been, timeline of county history, library and archives. Award winning children’s exhibit allows hands-on opportunities to learn via a replica limestone cave, tipi, and steamboat pilot house, complete with bell! The Museum Shop offers a large selection of books including state & local history, novels by local authors, the American Girl collection, period gifts & toys, Winona
souvenirs, plus much more. Also explore our used book store, Books Unlimited! The museum is located at 160 Johnson Street in Historic Downtown Winona.
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12noon - 4pm
Closed weekends in January & February
Admission: $4 per person.
Groups of 15 or more: $3 per person
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Polish Cultural Institute of Winona
Founded to preserve the rich Polish history of Winona, the Institute houses Kashubian artifacts, family heirlooms, religious articles, folk art and more. For tour groups, a Polish style luncheon is available. Advance notice required. The museum is located at 102 Liberty Street.
Contact: Drue Fergison.
Hours:
November 1st - April 30th: by appointment only.
May 1st - October 31st: Monday - Friday: 10am - 3pm
Closed weekends.
Admission: $2 per person.
Groups of 15 or more: $1 per person
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 Watkins Heritage Museum
This museum opened in 1993 to celebrate Watkins' 125th anniversary. Watkins memorabilia are displayed as well as everything in the Watkins product line which are available for purchase. The museum was rearranged and remodeled in 1997.
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Admission: free
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Minnesota Marine Art Museum
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum currently features four major art collections, making it a regional and national attraction. The Burrichter-Kierlin Marine Art Collection, on loan to the museum, features oil paintings, watercolors and three-dimensional marine art objects from a variety of countries and periods created by many of the world's most important marine artists. The Leo and Marilyn Smith Folk Art Collection consists of distinctive wood carved and hand painted sculptures that capture the spirit of small town river life. A rare collection of amazing photographs and maps by Henry Peter Bosse reflect 19th century Mississippi River life and landscapes. Finally, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Dredge William A. Thompson will become a river history exhibit, docked adjacent to the museum once decommissioned in 2007.
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Closed on Mondays & major holidays
Admission:
Adults: $6, students age 5 - college: $4, kids 4 & under: free
Immediate family rate: $20
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