Goodhue County Historical Society — Attraction in Red Wing

Allow at least a couple hours to visit. There are permanent displays and rotating displays. So coming back for another visit will have different content.

Some of the content is also covered at other sites in Red Wing. Like ceramics and boots.

As many have noted the view of Red Wing is wonderful. I wish I had brought a sandwich to eat lunch while looking at the city.

I will have to come back to this location and...

Love seeing old, re-used architecture! Great Museum that covers a LOT of ground, from the heritage of early settlers, native people, crafts & artisans, Red Wing Pottery, local industries, Schools, and even some natural history and paleontology! I lived learned about Hot Puffed Rice (The Only Food Fired From a Gun!)Gift shop also has some neat pieces, including postcards of reprinted old photographs. (Which I look for...

Free family fun days are a a favorite of our home and great way to introduce littles to a museum experience without them realizing it. The added hunts for items throughout the museum are a great way to talk about the different locations throughout the museum, walking kids through history. The littles love the hunt and older kids learn history by reading the clues and finding the right location in our local history....