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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.

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.

  • 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.

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. 

  • 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.

1031 Bridge Avenue Albert Lea MN 56007

Phone 507-373-8003

History Center & Kevin Savick Research Library Open Year Round

Wednesday 10 - 7

Thursday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday 9 - 1

 

Village Open May 15 through August

Itasca Rock Garden Open May 15th to October 15 (call for group tours)

Please check our Facebook page for closings.

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