MINNESOTAS HISTORIC NORTHWEST

BAGLEY, MN

Minnesota's Historic Northwest is a museum located in Bagley, MN that showcases the rich history of the region. The museum is housed in a restored 1910 Great Northern Depot and features exhibits on the local Native American tribes, early settlers, logging industry, and transportation.

The museum's Native American exhibit features artifacts and information on the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes who inhabited the region before European settlement. Visitors can learn about traditional ways of life, customs, and beliefs through displays of beadwork, clothing, and tools.

The logging exhibit showcases the area's important role in the timber industry, with displays of tools, equipment, and photographs of logging camps and sawmills. Visitors can also view a replica of a logging camp cabin and learn about the life of a logger.

Transportation is another important theme in the museum, with exhibits on the Great Northern Railroad and early automobiles. Visitors can see a restored 1913 Ford Model T and learn about the impact of the railroad on the region's growth and development.

Overall, Minnesota's Historic Northwest offers a fascinating look into the history of the region and its people. The museum is open year-round and offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year.

MINNESOTAS HISTORIC NORTHWEST is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BAGLEY MN. US MID #8402700208

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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MINNESOTAS HISTORIC NORTHWEST
412 GEARY AVE NE
BAGLEY
MN
56621-8704

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