Nisswa Area Historical Society

Nisswa Area Historical Society Providing an opportunity for the public to gain knowledge about the area's rich history Hands on items for youth

Lots of fun today for little ones at the history center. Plan on a visit when you come up to Nisswa.
05/23/2026

Lots of fun today for little ones at the history center. Plan on a visit when you come up to Nisswa.

Please consider becoming a member of the Nisswa Area Historical Society. Different ways to support our mission: -Indivi...
05/23/2026

Please consider becoming a member of the Nisswa Area Historical Society. Different ways to support our mission:

-Individual membership--$20 annually. With this membership, you have free admission through the season.

-Family membership--$25 annually. With this membership option, your family gets 4 free admissions with each visit throughout the season.

-Business Membership--$30 annually. With this membership option, businesses may provide the History Center with a business card. Many people ask us about local businesses, we like to be able to provide info to those people and we appreciate it if those businesses are NAHS members.

For those who would like to donate:
-Friends of the Nisswa Area Historical Society--$100 annually. You will have Individual admissions throughout the year. Your name will be posted as a valuable donor to the Nisswa Area Historical Society.

If you would like a form, please message this site. Thank you for considering being a member of our society.

OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!! The Nisswa Area Historical Society is open for the 2026 season. Today, May 23rd, is the 1st day!...
05/23/2026

OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!!
The Nisswa Area Historical Society is open for the 2026 season. Today, May 23rd, is the 1st day!! Come out to visit us on this overcast day.

Our days and times:
-Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11am - 4pm through Labor Day.

Admission to the History Center and Museum, which includes the Pioneer Village, Caboose, and Depot, is $4 for ages 10 and over; $3 for children ages 5-10. Children under 5 are free

This year, the Nisswa Area Historical Society is creating a display about the history of one of our local businesses- Ba...
04/17/2026

This year, the Nisswa Area Historical Society is creating a display about the history of one of our local businesses- Bar Harbor Supper Club. The project is meaningful for some members with personal ties to both its current site “Little Bar Harbor” and the original site across the street (77) where the “Big Bar Harbor” was before it burnt down in 1968. The original location is where the Bar Harbor Town Homes are now. Some local “old-timers” may still recall the original Bar Harbor or remember hearing about it from their parents or grandparents, with stories of big band performances, cocktails in the Elbow Room, and ski shows--stories passed down through generations. The “Big Bar Harbor” burned down in 1968, and after that, the “Little Bar Harbor” expanded and became the main restaurant.

It has gone through a few renovations since the 70s. We were able to locate and identify quite a few wonderful photos of both restaurants. If anyone has photos or stories about the “Big Bar Harbor” from the 40s, 50s, 60s, or the “Little Bar Harbor” from the 70s on please message our page. We would love to know about these things for our new display. Please come out and see what we have been up to.

Vendors Wanted for the Majestic Pines Artisans and Crafters Market on June 27th. Private Message this site directly for ...
03/01/2026

Vendors Wanted for the Majestic Pines Artisans and Crafters Market on June 27th. Private Message this site directly for information. Please be aware that there can be scammers on these posts. Do not send $$ to anyone until you have a registration form from the Historical Society.

Summer will be here soon. Please consider supporting our Historical Society by becoming a member. Family and business me...
02/01/2026

Summer will be here soon. Please consider supporting our Historical Society by becoming a member. Family and business memberships are a wonderful way of supporting our mission. Contact with questions or for a registration form: Private message this page. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (218) 963-3570

Brrr.. feels like it's getting closer to Christmas every day. Merry Christmas from the Nisswa Area Historical Society.
12/04/2025

Brrr.. feels like it's getting closer to Christmas every day. Merry Christmas from the Nisswa Area Historical Society.

We're all looking forward to seeing everyone at the Nisswa City of lights tomorrow evening. On the pioneer village groun...
11/27/2025

We're all looking forward to seeing everyone at the Nisswa City of lights tomorrow evening. On the pioneer village grounds, you'll enjoy the living nativity, the Good Samaritan society will post their "love lights a tree", the Nisswa black bear 4-H club will provide crafts for the kids in our summer kitchen, and of course there will be donuts served.

Thank you to our volunteers and members of the historical society that came out for our appreciation dinner. It's always...
10/01/2025

Thank you to our volunteers and members of the historical society that came out for our appreciation dinner. It's always nice connect with friends. The food was delicious, the setting was beautiful, and of course the company was excellent.

Today is our fall artisans and Crafters market. Vendors are still coming in we should have 47. Come out and see all thes...
09/20/2025

Today is our fall artisans and Crafters market. Vendors are still coming in we should have 47. Come out and see all these wonderful items for sale on the pioneer village grounds. The show runs from 10:00 till 4:00 p.m. today.

Address

25611 Main Street
Nisswa, MN
56468

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+12189633570

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