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tours

village tours

May 1 through August 30 by appointment or mid-June through August 1PM on Thursdays. Please call 507/373-8003 to schedule your tour.

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group tours

Bring your group to HCFC and walk in the footsteps of the county's past together.  Groups of ten or more receive a discount when reserving at least four weeks in advance.

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  • Available for adult or children’s groups. Museum is open year-round. Village is open May 1 through August 30.

  • Advance registration is required for group tours.

  • Village tours are offered at 1:00 PM Wednesday through Friday to groups of 10 or less.

  • If outside regular business hours, an after-hours fee may apply.

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student field trips

Guided, interactive field trips based on Minnesota Social Studies Standards are available throughout the year.  Museum is available year-round, Village is available May 1 into October (weather permitting). Our staff and tour guides will engage students of all ages through hands-on experiences. 

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  • Field Trips are available year-round for groups of 10-100 per visit.

  • Large groups will be split into smaller groups of approximately 15-25.

  • Advance registration of two weeks is required for field trips.

  • Admission: FREE to schools with an educational membership or $3 per student; teachers and chaperones are free at a one adult to ten student ratio.​​​

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1031 Bridge Avenue Albert Lea MN 56007

Phone 507-373-8003

History Center & Kevin Savick Research  Library Open Year Round Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday 10 am - 8 pm (closing at 4 pm June through August); Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Village Open May through August

Tours Thursdays at 1PM or by appointment 

Itasca Rock Garden Open June 18 to September 12 (call for group tours)

Please check our Facebook page for closings.

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