Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, St. Cloud West, MN

ST. CLOUD. Set amid a 100-acre park, this intriguing museum delivers a wealth of information on life in St. Cloud,...

ST. CLOUD. Set amid a 100-acre park, this intriguing museum delivers a wealth of information on life in St. Cloud, especially in past days. Various exhibits detail the town's granite industry, dairy practices and the local Pan Automobile Company. Also addressed are the area's immigration waves, the presence of the circus, and the 1970s era. Kids have their own interactive gallery, and the facility's archives are a boon to researchers and genealogists.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm

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DOWNTOWN. Comprised primarily of display cases within the Civic Center, this museum depicts Minnesota's history of...

DOWNTOWN. Comprised primarily of display cases within the Civic Center, this museum depicts Minnesota's history of amateur baseball. Prominent in the collection are uniforms from numerous hometown teams, along with sports equipment, artifacts and photographs of notable teams and important moments. Even Little League players are represented. The collection dates back to 1857, when amateur baseball began in Minnesota. Items are rotated in and out of the organization's archives.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Contact for Specific Dates and Times

COLLEGEVILLE. In an effort to preserve the world's early thoughts, learning, and discoveries, this institution has set...

COLLEGEVILLE. In an effort to preserve the world's early thoughts, learning, and discoveries, this institution has set out to photograph as many manuscripts as possible from the era before 1550. As such, its staff travels the globe, documenting libraries and holdings throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. More than 25 million pages have been preserved on microfilm thus far, and students and researchers now have access to these amazing artifacts. All fields of knowledge are represented, along with a variety of languages. The facility is also known for its focus on medieval studies.

Hours: Jan - Apr Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm May - Dec Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Sat 9am-4pm

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