Stearns History Museum

Stearns History Museum Explore the rich history of Central Minnesota through our exhibits and archives. Picnic tables available

We’d like to share a quick clarification regarding a recently published article about our upcoming museum event.Unfortun...
05/09/2026

We’d like to share a quick clarification regarding a recently published article about our upcoming museum event.

Unfortunately, the article included information from last year, so some of the details are not accurate for 2026. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, and it marks our 7th annual celebration.

We are excited to once again offer this event free of charge for all attendees. This year’s theme is Survival, and we’re looking forward to sharing a variety of engaging experiences connected to that topic.

More details about the event and its offerings will be announced as we get closer to the date. We hope you’ll join us!

Take a step back in time with a sneak peek of a few pages from Chapter 7 of Images of America: St. Cloud!Did you know Te...
05/08/2026

Take a step back in time with a sneak peek of a few pages from Chapter 7 of Images of America: St. Cloud!

Did you know Tenvoorde Ford became just the second Ford dealership in 1903, and today is the oldest Ford dealership in the world? It’s an incredible piece of local history that’s still going strong.

We’re especially grateful to Tenvoorde Ford for being one of the generous sponsors of our upcoming 1970s Car Show on June 4th. Their continued support helps bring our community’s history to life in meaningful ways.

Want more stories like this? Be sure to pick up your copy of Images of America: St. Cloud, and don’t miss the chance to see some classic cars in person at the show!

05/05/2026

Book release day! Swing by and get your copy!

A new chapter in St. Cloud history has arrived!Images of America: St. Cloud is now available, featuring a rich collectio...
05/05/2026

A new chapter in St. Cloud history has arrived!

Images of America: St. Cloud is now available, featuring a rich collection of photographs spanning from the 1850s to the early 2000s. The book highlights the people, industries, neighborhoods, organizations, laborers, and influential figures who helped shape our community over time.

The book is available for purchase at the museum!

And join us this Thursday at the museum, 5-7:30 for a book launch celebration!

Meet the authors, enjoy snacks and drinks, and explore a special display of local artifacts and archival materials featured in the book.

Come share in a night of history as we bring St. Cloud’s past to life!

CALL FOR PROPOSALS:The Stearns History Museum is hosting a Genealogy Conference, and we are looking for proposals for se...
04/30/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS:

The Stearns History Museum is hosting a Genealogy Conference, and we are looking for proposals for sessions!

Sessions are 50 minutes, and we are accepting presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and other formats. This conference is intended for all audiences.

We have secured presenters on topics like DNA, Pre-1800 Research, Research Organization/Presentation, and Genealogy Software, but we welcome additional proposals on the topic!

Priority topics include: Adoption, Divorce, underrepresented groups, Indigenous Ancestry, and Mayflower/Colonial genealogy.

About the Conference:

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, our upcoming genealogy conference, "Many Journeys, One America," invites participants to explore the paths that have shaped our nation’s story. This event will celebrate the countless family lines that together tell the American story.

Saturday November 7th
9:30 AM- 4:00 PM
At the Stearns History Museum

We will be accepting proposals until July 31st. Accepted presenters will be notified by August 31st.

Please fill out this form to submit your proposal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf82GXXf63AgDuWYTF2VlzH7BpvnVYKlamyefP2O3pqJvJbSw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118113317720312378150

We had our first Heritage Circle tour of the year last week at Microbiologics in St. Cloud! It was a fascinating learnin...
04/27/2026

We had our first Heritage Circle tour of the year last week at Microbiologics in St. Cloud! It was a fascinating learning experience, where our wonderful tour guides told us about the work they do to keep the pharmaceuticals we all use safe and top quality. We also got to visit their robot assistant, Sam!

Special thanks to Tanya for organizing our visit and to Dawn Figgins, Tom Douvier, Sonam Sahni, and Kristen Knox for speaking with us.
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Are you interested in joining us on these tours? Become a member today to get your invitation! Our next stop in May is Winters Recreation in Sauk Centre.
https://stearnshistorymuseum.wildapricot.org/Memberships

Next week is break week here at the museum, allowing for staff to work on exhibit install and to attend the MALHM (Minne...
04/24/2026

Next week is break week here at the museum, allowing for staff to work on exhibit install and to attend the MALHM (Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums) conference. We'll also take the time to do some deep cleaning to get our spaces ready to go for summer! We're still open regular hours tomorrow (Saturday April 25) and then back to public hours Tuesday May 5.

Fun facts (and a fun idea) from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association. Thanks Scout, for visiting Stearns County! We thi...
04/23/2026

Fun facts (and a fun idea) from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association. Thanks Scout, for visiting Stearns County! We think it's pretty great here too. 😀🐾

Painting day here at the history museum. Getting ready for 2 new exhibits opening in May, both connected to our shared c...
04/22/2026

Painting day here at the history museum. Getting ready for 2 new exhibits opening in May, both connected to our shared colonial past. Excited to share family and museum stories with you all!

Save the date(s):
Cabinet of Curiosities open May 19
The Tenney Family opens May 26

More to come!

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235 33rd Avenue S
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

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