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Field Trips: Oliver Kelley Farm
Experience the story of farming and food at the Kelley Farm from 19th-century farm life on the historic farmstead to modern Minnesota agriculture and food in the Farm Lab.
Farming Through the Seasons
Program designed for grades K-4, but adaptable for all ages.
Experience the sights, smells, sounds, and activities of an 1860s family farm! Students will participate in essential farm work, meet a variety of farm animals, and help prepare foods like those that Minnesotans ate 150 years ago. Students will compare and contrast the lives of farm children from the past to their lives today through hands-on, seasonal activities that help the farm run.
Please note: The historic house will be undergoing preservation work in 2026 and will be closed for the Spring 2026 field trip season.
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Here is all you’ll need to know to Prepare for Your Field Trip!
Oliver Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd.
Elk River, MN 55330
Available
- Fall, September 9 through November 7: Tuesday - Friday
- Spring, April 7 through May 28: Tuesday - Friday
- Summer: Tuesday - Wednesday
Time slots: 9:25-11:00 or 10:55-12:30
Length of Program: 1 hour 35 minutes
Capacity: 125 students per time slot
Cost
- $8 per student
- $80 minimum group fee
- District staff FREE
- One free adult per ten students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.
Admission costs are for anyone age 4 and over. Memberships and 6th grade passes are not valid on field trips.
Enhance your field trip
Add time to your experience to eat lunch on site or shop in the museum store.
- Add 30 minutes for Lunch
Academic standards
All programs support state of Minnesota academic standards in social studies.
Summer programming
Available June through August.
Visit Oliver Kelley Farm in the summer months with your group!
- Tuesdays: Station-based, guided experience on the historic site only.
- Wednesdays: Self-guided exploration of both the historic farmstead and the modern farm lab.
Summer 2026 reservations open February 2026.
Scholarships
See if you’re eligible for scholarships or discounts, and apply on our Scholarships and Subsidies Page.
Billing and cancellation
No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip based on the projected attendance numbers provided by the lead contact 14 days prior to the scheduled visit. To avoid fees, cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip.
For more information see our Program Policies.
Questions?
Please contact our staff at fieldtrips@mnhs.org or schedule an appointment. All booking requests must be submitted through our Request Form.