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 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum - Walnut Grove, MN Posted by:  Bon Echo
N 44° 13.459 W 095° 28.327
15T E 302546 N 4899760
Museum dedicated to Walnut Grove and to the pioneer author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Waymark Code: WMTJ96
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2016
Views: 4
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Shop is located in the village of Walnut Grove, Minnesota. There is free onsite parking. For the Little House fan, a stop at this museum is a must. The Wilder Pageant ("a family-oriented outdoor drama based on the the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder in Walnut Grove. It is a live performance each night with all characters from the Walnut Grove area. Laura narrates the story, reflecting on her life in Walnut Grove in the 1870's") is held in July each year.
From the museum website:
Enjoy learning the history of the Ingalls Family in Walnut Grove at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Store. The museum's collections are housed in a series of interesting buildings, including an 1898 depot, a chapel, an onion-domed house, dugout display, little red schoolhouse, early settler home, and covered wagon display. Also on display are memorabilia from visits by the following stars from the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series.
Another feature of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum is the Kelton Doll Collection, including over 250 dolls from the 1870's to modern times. This colorful exhibit represents Beulah Kelton's lifelong passion. A wide selection of books, souvenirs, bonnets, aprons, and locally handcrafted items are available in the Gift Store.
source: www.walnutgrove.org/museum.html
Admission:
Ages 4 & under...........................Free
Ages 5-12 .............................$ 4.00
Ages 13 & over ........................$ 7.00
Theme:
Items related to the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder while she lived in Walnut Grove, generally depicting the life of the settlers during that period.
Street Address:
330 8th Street
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Museum hours vary by month and the museum is closed through the winter (although the gift shop is open). Visit http://www.walnutgrove.org/hours.htm for current hours. For 2017, the hours are:
January*: Museum closed; Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday
February: Museum closed; Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday
March: Museum closed; Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Saturday
April: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Saturday; Noon to 4pm Sunday
May: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday; Noon to 5pm Sunday
June: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 6 pm Daily
July**: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 6 pm Daily
August: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 6 pm Daily
September: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 5 pm Monday to Saturday; Noon to 5pm Sunday
October: Museum and Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Saturday; Noon to 4pm Sunday
November: Museum closed; Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Saturday
December***: Museum closed; Gift Shop open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Saturday
* Closed January 1
** Extended hours (till 8 pm) on Wilder Pageant days
*** Closed December 24 and 25
Please call 1-800-528-7280 with any questions.
Cost: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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