Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum
Wheelchair accessible
Preserving the story of an early 20th-century orphanage.

📜 Museum preserving the history of Minnesota's State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children.
🔍 Housed over 10,000 orphaned, abandoned, or abused children from 1886 to 1945.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a significant historical site with original buildings
🚶 Self-guided tours of museum, Cottage 11, and Children's Cemetery
📚 Learn about the lives of 'State Schoolers' through artifacts and stories
🌳 Stroll through a well-preserved campus with an outdoor audio tour

Tips

🗓️ Cottage 11 has seasonal hours and is closed in Jan/Feb.
♿ Cottage 11 is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group tours for 10+ people can be arranged.

Cost

💰 Admission is free, $2 donation per person suggested.

Hours

🕒 Main Museum: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM, Sat-Sun 1 PM-5 PM.
Cottage 11: Tue-Sun, 1 PM-4 PM (May-Labor Day), 1 PM-3 PM (Labor Day-Dec 31, Mid-March-April 30). Closed Jan/Feb and major holidays.

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