Kittson County History Center/Museum

Kittson County History Center/Museum Our organization seeks to share and preserve the rich history of the Kittson County area. Bus tours and school groups are always welcome.

The Kittson County History Center, Museum and Genealogical Research Library has something for just about everyone in every age group. Located inside the museum are multiple exhibits which include early pioneer life and many others that provide a snapshot of the County and its citizens. There is also an extensive collection of large agricultural machinery, a transportation exhibit which includes a

replica of a Red River Ox Cart used during the 1800's to a more "current" (1929) Harley Davidson motorcycle. The building of Lake Bronson State Park (formerly Two Rivers) by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s gets special attention along with various wildlife displays throughout. On the campus of The Museum you will find several buildings that track The County's historic roots and the role it played in the State and region's development such as the James Hill Paymaster's building, The Soo Line Railroad depot and caboose. The Two River church is also on the campus having been restored along with an old one-room school house that was used up until the early 1950s. In addition you will find the oldest standing structure in The County, the Erick and Emma Norland log cabin which was built in 1881. Further restoration efforts for this historic structure are currently underway. There is also a new addition to the Museum which began in 2019 that is close to completion. The extra space will house more artifacts and displays along with providing a larger meeting and event room. Lastly the History Center contains thousands of records and artifacts that are beneficial to genealogical research in their research library which is growing with each passing year. Please be sure to "like" and "follow" us to keep up with the latest happening via this page.

☮️ You won't want to miss this! ☮️Mark your calendars for Woodstack happening at the museum on July 31st!
05/29/2026

☮️ You won't want to miss this! ☮️

Mark your calendars for Woodstack happening at the museum on July 31st!

We are open! Starting today through Labor Day for our summer hours, Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. WEEKENDS and H...
05/23/2026

We are open! Starting today through Labor Day for our summer hours, Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS 1 pm to 5 pm!
See our newest display in the new addition.

05/21/2026

Beginning this weekend, the Museum begins their summer hours where we will be open the weekends and holidays from 1 pm to 5 pm until Labor Day.
Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. 1 pm to 5 pm. (Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day)

🎊THANK YOU!🎊Here are a few photos from behind the scenes at burger night! Thank you to everyone who came to support the ...
05/09/2026

🎊THANK YOU!🎊

Here are a few photos from behind the scenes at burger night!

Thank you to everyone who came to support the event and the Kittson County Museum! It was a success!

Thank you to our volunteers Kathy Pederson, Cathy Bailey, Kathy Englund, Judy Dziengel, and our board members!

Special thank you to Tammy for the use of the cafe and to Thrivent for the donation!

See you tonight (4:30 - 7 pm) at the Kennedy Cafe! Take out orders available (see the poster).We appreciate your suppor...
05/07/2026

See you tonight (4:30 - 7 pm) at the Kennedy Cafe! Take out orders available (see the poster).
We appreciate your support to the Kittson County Museum as we continue improvements, new displays and fun for all ages, highlighting the rich history of Kittson County!

THURSDAY! THURSDAY! THURSDAY!May 7 starting at 4:30 PM until 7 PM at the Kennedy Cafe.Take out orders available which is...
05/05/2026

THURSDAY! THURSDAY! THURSDAY!
May 7 starting at 4:30 PM until 7 PM at the Kennedy Cafe.
Take out orders available which is handy to get a great meal to your workers in the fields!!!

LB Hartz exhibit. (The article is from our newsletter that went to Members this winter)
04/24/2026

LB Hartz exhibit. (The article is from our newsletter that went to Members this winter)

04/24/2026

There is a new exhibit at the Museum but we NEED YOUR HELP to complete it!
The display is showcasing LBHartz and the impact the company had in the Valley. The walls have articles from various along with various trinkets/memorabilia from stores.
What we need is larger items for the empty floor space. Do you have an old grocery cart from a previous Hartz store? An old Hartz display case? Let us know if you are willing to loan or donate items. Call Cindy at the Museum to talk about what you have - 218-754-4100 or send pictures at [email protected].
In a second post will be pictures of the exhibit!

Back by popular demand! Plan on attending Burger Night in Kennedy! Thursday, MAY 7; 4:30 to 7 pm.
04/23/2026

Back by popular demand! Plan on attending Burger Night in Kennedy! Thursday, MAY 7; 4:30 to 7 pm.

Approximately 100 people attended the Doug Ohman program at the Kittson County Museum today! Everyone enjoyed his progra...
04/16/2026

Approximately 100 people attended the Doug Ohman program at the Kittson County Museum today!

Everyone enjoyed his program on America 250 - Thank you to all who attended, thank you to Doug Ohman for coming, and thank you to the Northwest Regional Arts Council for making this program possible!

Address

332 East Main Street
Lake Bronson, MN
56734

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12187544100

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