BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM

DETROIT LAKES, MN

A male Prairie Chicken on the booming grounds at Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Hamden Township, Minnesota Please attribute to Lorie Shaull if used elsewhere.
A male Prairie Chicken on the booming grounds at Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Hamden Township, Minnesota Credit: Lorie Shaull

The Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is a vibrant and engaging museum that celebrates the history of the region and its people. Established in 1968, the museum is home to a variety of artifacts, photographs and archives that tell the story of Becker County and its residents.

The museum is located in the historic Holmes Building, a structure that has served as a school, a church, a post office and a banking office. Inside, visitors can explore a wide variety of topics, such as the region’s Native American history, its agricultural history and its industrial development. The museum also contains an extensive collection of artifacts related to the local area, such as old photographs, documents, tools and other memorabilia.

The museum offers a variety of educational and recreational activities, such as guided tours, lectures, demonstrations and special events. The museum’s staff also offers a variety of workshops and classes designed to help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the region’s history.

The Becker County Museum is open to the public from May through October, and admission is free. It is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of the region, and it is a great way to connect with the past and gain a greater appreciation for the area.

BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DETROIT LAKES MN. US MID #8402700114

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).

Contact BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM

BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM
714 SUMMIT AVE
DETROIT LAKES
MN
56501

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Find more DETROIT LAKES MN Museums

Map of BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM

BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402700114
Name BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name BECKER COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 46.819319, -95.84955
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 450500
US Census Block: 1021