Higgins Museum

07/09/2026

Enjoy some coverage from KCAU 9.

The Higgins Museum has been open since 1978, and it has the largest display of bank notes in the country, with 2,600 different pieces on display.

06/26/2026

I always admire a lady's craft handbag, but I seldom see them with a numismatic connection.

06/26/2026

Time is getting short to claim your seat for the Lakes Area Museum Alliance’s premier fundraiser, Echoes on West Okoboji July 7. Don’t miss out! The event includes a catered brunch, live storytelling of little-known West Okoboji history on a Queen II cruise around the lake, and a commemorative booklet filled with rare photos and stories. Proceeds from the event benefit all the museums in Dickinson County!

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06/18/2026

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06/13/2026

I thank Mitch, CSNS and a bit of AI for the graphics support.

05/28/2026

After taking a rest for a year, the Iowa Obsolete Bank Note display is up on a freshly painted wall. Joined now with the Fractional Currency shield.

05/27/2026

Open, ready, and something special.

For America @ 250 a special display is up for the entire summer season. On loan are 31 revolutionary war era notes, featuring issues of colonies, states and the Continental Congress.

This exhibit was made possible in part from a matching grant by of the Spirit of Okoboji Foundation and that of the Central State Numismatic Society, the Paper Currency Dealers Association and the Society of Paper Money Collectors.

Hours are Tuesday thru Sunday, 11 to 5:30, now thru Labor Day.

05/20/2026

Things are busy at the museum with remounting of the Missouri State National Bank Note collection into cases designed to be easier to view by short-in-statue visitors or folks in wheelchairs. Also a new display honoring America @ 250 is coming together with a selection of 31 colonial era notes on loan for the season.

The Museum opens Tuesday May 26th at 11 AM.

Open 11 AM to 5 PM thru Labor Day.

05/12/2026

2026 Higgins Museum National Bank Note Seminar

August 12 (Afternoon reception, evening dinner pay as you go)
August 13 (Five talks, light breakfast, lunch; evening dinner pay as you go)

At the Museum, 1507 Sanborn Avenue, Okoboji, IA 51355

Cost is $90 for CSNS, SPMC, PCDA Members, $100 for all others.

Five powerpoint presentation.

Hotel of choice is the AmericInn on Hwy 71 in Okoboji, their rooms seem to be filling up fast, so reserve soon. No special discount for event.

Other hotels in the Okoboji area for those two nights are sporadic. Check discount booking sites.

Mail reservation checks to

Higgins Museum, P.O. Box 258 Okoboji, IA 51355

email questions to [email protected]

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03/23/2026

The Board of the Higgins Museum is saddened to announce the death of board member (since 1974) and past president (1999-2017) Dean Oakes. Photo from ANA Rosemont, 2024.