Museum and library hours:
9am – 5pm
Tuesday – Saturday (closed all major holidays)
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Museum admission: (buy online)
$5.00 – Adults
$2.00 – Children
Free – HCOC Members (how to join)
Landscape Series
HCOC’s Landscapes Series is a three phase exhibit series; Landscapes of Memories, Our Physical Landscapes and Human Landscapes: The Story of Us.
Series Highlights
- Landscapes of Memories chronicles seven different wars that affected our region, and is a tribute to Veterans from Southeastern Minnesota.
- Our Physical Landscapes looks at significant built and natural landscapes in Olmsted County.
- Human Landscapes: The Story of Us, along with associated programming will uncover the experiences of recent immigrants to Olmsted County, while referencing and comparing these experiences to those of 19th century immigrants. The exhibit will be timed well with current issues written and spoken about in our news and digital media: identity, community, inclusiveness, and multiculturalism. Programming, discussions, and presentations exploring these issues will be produced for adults and children to encourage dialog between groups. It is hoped that Olmsted County residents can learn more about the people they live amongst and come away with a better understanding. This exhibit is generously supported by Mayo Clinic and the Judy & Jim Sloan Foundation. Scheduled to open Spring 2012.
Museum Highlights
- We have a variety of exhibits about the settlement period to the present.
- Our decorative arts rooms house many fine pieces of antique furniture and glassware.
- There are features on medicine, Saint Marys Hospital, IBM, and the 1883 Rochester tornado.
- Children will love to explore the experiences of days gone by in our Hands-On Cabin.
- Come visit our Museum Shop! We have a special selection of items to complement your visit. You can also check out our selection of used books.
