Cottonwood County Historical Society

06/18/2026

Patriotic decorations crafted by Mary Meyer are available for purchase at the museum; we encourage you to acquire them before they are no longer in stock.

06/05/2026

05/04/2026

What a fantastic turnout, with over 65 people attending the show! It was wonderful to see all of her diverse artworks. 🤩

05/03/2026

The exhibition "Retrospective by Shelley Cords Swanson" opens today at 2:00 PM. We invite you to attend and view her exceptional artworks. Light refreshments will be served, and admission is complimentary.

04/25/2026

Please remember to attend the upcoming event on Monday evening: "The Not-So-Invisible Nation: The K*K in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s" with Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul at the museum on April 27th at 7:00 p.m. This promises to be an engaging and informative program!

03/29/2026

Step right in — the Student Art Show is officially OPEN! 🎨✨

Come explore, get inspired, and celebrate the creativity of our talented students. From bold colors to unique perspectives, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Let’s show them some love and support their amazing artwork! 💛

03/27/2026

Join us this Sunday for the Opening Reception of the Student Art Show from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Come out to support the talented young artists from schools across Cottonwood County.

Admission is free, and light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/18/2026

We are canceling the open house today due to the weather forecast. Please plan a visit during our regular hours!