Paynesville Historical Society & Museum

Paynesville Historical Society & Museum Financial donations are appreciated! Click here. The phone at the museum 320-243-7547, is not monitored when the museum is closed.

Our vision is to connect people to community and inspire curiosity across generations, sharing and preserving the culture of Paynesville and rural Minnesota through discovery, preservation and programs making historical and cultural resources available. https://www.convergepay.com/hosted-payments?ssl_txn_auth_token=eYOQQLf%2FTp6WxlQwE9nqOQAAAYMZ2nFB

We will try to accommodate anyone's schedule wh

ether it be a group or and individual. If you need a special time or day outside of our regular hours, please email us at [email protected]. Come walk the streets of Paynesville in our Village exhibit! Experience life as an elementary school student in the early days of the Paynesville Area in our Brown one room Schoolhouse! Our Timeline begins at Pre-history artifacts dating from 1492 through the present! We offer guided tours or you may come in and experience any of the exhibits at your own pace!

A few spots remain for our Summer History Camps!Looking for a summer experience your kids will be talking about all seas...
05/31/2026

A few spots remain for our Summer History Camps!

Looking for a summer experience your kids will be talking about all season long? Our Kids History Camp is the perfect adventure for ages 6โ€“15!

๐Ÿ“… Camp Dates
โ€ข June 8
โ€ข July 13
โ€ข August 10

๐Ÿ•˜ Drop-off: 9:00 AM
๐Ÿ•“ Pick-up: 4:00 PM
๐Ÿฅช Campers should bring a lunch.

Throughout the day, kids will explore history through hands-on learning stations, interactive activities, games, and creative projects. They'll build confidence, make new friends, and discover skills from the past that can inspire their future.

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Learn by doing
๐Ÿค Make new friends
๐ŸŽจ Create and explore
๐Ÿ“š Discover local and historical traditions
โญ Build skills and confidence

Each camp is a unique experience! Every camp day features different activities, projects, demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities. Attend one camp or all threeโ€”there will be something new to discover each time!

Spots are filling quickly, so register today and give your child a summer experience they'll never forget.

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Friday Night Memories
๐ŸŒŸ Friday nights looked a little different years agoโ€ฆ
Did you cruise downtown?
Go to the theater?
Meet friends at a local cafรฉ or drive-in?
Tell us how you spent your Friday nights in town back in the day! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿฟ

Address

251 Ampe Drive
Paynesville, MN
56362

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13202437547

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