PIPESTONE COUNTY MUSEUM

PIPESTONE, MN

The Pipestone County Museum in Pipestone, Minnesota is an educational and cultural resource dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Pipestone County. The museum was established in 1963 and is housed in the former Pipestone County Courthouse, a grandiose three-story building built in 1892. The museum showcases a variety of exhibits, including artifacts from the county's early settlers, Native American history, and agricultural history.

The museum's permanent collection includes artifacts from the area's first inhabitants, the Mdewakanton Dakota, as well as artifacts from the early settlers of Pipestone County. Visitors can also explore an extensive collection of photographs and documents that tell the stories of the county's early pioneers. The museum also hosts a number of temporary exhibits throughout the year, featuring topics such as local and regional history.

The museum also features several educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and field trips. Visitors can take part in hands-on activities such as making quilt squares or making cornhusk dolls. The museum also offers a variety of community events, including the annual Pipestone County Pioneer Day celebration and the biennial Native American Culture Day.

The Pipestone County Museum is a great way to learn about the area's history and to experience its unique culture. The museum is open year-round and admission is free.

PIPESTONE COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PIPESTONE MN. US MID #8402700031

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 5078252563

PIPESTONE COUNTY MUSEUM
113 SOUTH HIAWATHA AVENUE
PIPESTONE
MN
56164

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