Contact Information
Brown County Historical Society
2 North BroadwayNew Ulm, MN 56073
About
The newly renovated Brown County Historical Society Museum features three floors of exhibits. On the 1st floor of the museum is Becoming Brown County: The Land and its People, a new permanent exhibit. The 2nd floor features rotating exhibits, and a new child-friendly Explorer's Corner with hands-on activities. On the 3rd floor is the award-winning Never Shall I Forget exhibit about the U. S. - Dakota War of 1862. The museum also has a research library and archives, and a museum store with books and souvenirs for all ages.
Dates
Open year round Tuesday to Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. Research library is closed 12-1 for lunch.Rates
Admission for ages 18-64 are $7, Seniors 65+ and Active Military $5, ages 5-18 are $4, and Members and children under 5 are free.
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Green Practices
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
- Native-American heritage
Meetings & Conferences
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
- Number of meeting rooms: 1
- On-site catering required
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Brown County Historical Society Dakota Exhibit, New Ulm
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