Lanesboro Historical Museum

Lanesboro Historical Museum The museum is dedicated to telling Lanesboro’s story by collecting, organizing, preserving and displaying our historical and genealogical artifacts.

Lanesboro is a booming town, full of visitors year round and events that encourage creativity. The museum collects and protects the history of Lanesboro residents. Visit our museum through the spring, summer, and fall - or look here for photographs and memories of the special people of Lanesboro. Our page will also keep you up to date on events and happenings at the museum. This is the official Fa

cebook page of the Museum - feel free to ask any historical questions, and they will be answered by an expert. We are also here to provide research for families seeking genealogical information. This page is authorized and supported by the Lanesboro Historic Preservation Association. LHPA’s electronic postings of photographs from its own collection does not constitute permission to reproduce or distribute those photographs without application to LHPA in accordance with the photography policy.

WE'RE OPEN!!!Come on in today from noon until 4pm for business as usual here at the museum, and/or swing by from 4-6 for...
04/17/2026

WE'RE OPEN!!!

Come on in today from noon until 4pm for business as usual here at the museum, and/or swing by from 4-6 for a celebration of our Opening Day and kickoff to our 50th Anniversary!!

Hello Everyone!!! We're so excited to kickoff our Facebook usage again, and announce our opening day! In one week, we'll...
04/10/2026

Hello Everyone!!!

We're so excited to kickoff our Facebook usage again, and announce our opening day! In one week, we'll reopen the museum for the season! We'll also be having a party that everning, as part of our 50th AnniversaryCelebration, light refreshments, gathering together with community at the museum, and continuing to share the stories of this town!!

Feel free to reach out via email with any questions!!

Happy Holidays! This photo dates to the late 1800s and was probably taken by T. L. Bersagel. We received this scanned i...
12/23/2024

Happy Holidays! This photo dates to the late 1800s and was probably taken by T. L. Bersagel. We received this scanned image from Brad Piens of Rochester. He recently shared his digital images with us.

In early 2025 Lanesboro will have a Talking Trail. The museum has partnered with the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce to im...
12/23/2024

In early 2025 Lanesboro will have a Talking Trail. The museum has partnered with the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce to implement a trail of 30 sites and stories. We are currently circulating a survey for public input on what we should feature. If you would like to complete the survey follow this link - https://forms.gle/NjkWNU1Vm1MXNWbs7. If you would like to take a look at the Talking Trail website follow this link - www.talkingtrail.com. Folks will be able to access the trail stories by use their phones at the sites or via the internet. The Lanesboro Talking Trail will be free and accessible all year.

Here's an early promotion for the White Front Cafe. Wish I could enjoy a piece of pie and cup of coffee!
07/30/2024

Here's an early promotion for the White Front Cafe. Wish I could enjoy a piece of pie and cup of coffee!

I've named this "Little Boy In Color". It may be a Bue photo but it's not signed or stamped with his studio name. It's s...
07/12/2024

I've named this "Little Boy In Color". It may be a Bue photo but it's not signed or stamped with his studio name. It's such a wonderful portrait. I hope someone can identify him.

We have another photo mystery. Can anyone identify these two?
07/10/2024

We have another photo mystery. Can anyone identify these two?

Does anyone know who these cute kids are? We have the photo in our collection and would like to identify them.
07/04/2024

Does anyone know who these cute kids are? We have the photo in our collection and would like to identify them.

This photo was taken by Mathias Bue when he and his wife, Suzie, visited Norway in 1921. We recently had 120 photographs...
06/18/2024

This photo was taken by Mathias Bue when he and his wife, Suzie, visited Norway in 1921. We recently had 120 photographs scanned so we now have a digital record of them. Mr. Bue had mounted the large-format photos on linen and bound them in a beautiful leather scrapbook. Do you know what the woman in the photo is preparing to cook?

The family of Roger & Helen Benson graciously donated a collection of Lanesboro memorabilia to the museum. Pictured next...
06/11/2024

The family of Roger & Helen Benson graciously donated a collection of Lanesboro memorabilia to the museum. Pictured next to the Benson display are Deane Benson, Aimee Stettler, Bryan Benson, Lisa Benson and Lynne Tollefson, children of Roger & Helen. The items gifted represent the love that Helen and Roger had for their community of Lanesboro. Many thanks to the Benson Family!

1990 Methodist Church. Chat-N-Chew Sign. Both have changed or are changing to dwellings. Goodbye to the friendly form...
04/22/2024

1990 Methodist Church. Chat-N-Chew Sign. Both have changed or are changing to dwellings. Goodbye to the friendly former buildings and Hello to new changes. Good to have more housing in our connected community.
From the Gary Peterson photos in our archives.

Address

105 Parkway Avenue S
Lanesboro, MN
55949

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(507) 467-2177

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