Historic Preservation and Museums - Chippewa County Historical Society
151 Arnie Anderson Drive, Montevideo, MN 56265
Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
- Historic Chippewa City Visiting Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday - Friday
- Swensson Farm Museum: 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday, starting Memorial weekend until Labor Day weekend
- Lac qui Parle Mission: 8 am - 8 pm Sunday, end of April until Labor Day weekend
(320)269-7636
Voice
Application process
Call; walk in
Fees
Annual membership fees; $8 per adult; $5 per student ages 6 - 17; children under age 5 are free
Service area
MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Application Process
- Walk In
A historical museum with 24 buildings replicating a late 1800's village, complete with a town square, boardwalk, and a centrally located bandstand/gazebo. Services provided:
- Collection and cataloging of historic artifacts
- Genealogy information
- Guided tours throughout the museum, which include the village, log cabins, millinery shop, blacksmith shop, and more
- Interpretive library
- Telephone book collections
- Venue available for booking for private events, weddings, and business meetings
Last Assured
04/29/2026
Providing organization
Chippewa County Historical Society
County historical society and museum