Visitor center
Stop by the visitor center to purchase tickets, explore the museum store, and watch an immersive film with a fresh take on food, farming, and Oliver Kelley, an innovator who changed farming forever.
Experience the story of farming, food and agriculture — past and present!
Explore the original 1860s working farm, and get an up close view of the animals and gardens.
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Support our animals!
Help us provide the food, shelter, and veterinary care our animals need to thrive by donating to the Oliver Kelley Feed Fund. Every dollar will help keep our farm animals happy and healthy.
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Old Fashioned Tea
How do you take your tea? Join members of the Living History Society of Minnesota to experience a proper afternoon tea, 1860-style!
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Introduction to Beekeeping 101
Curious about beekeeping? This class is perfect for bee-ginners wanting to know more about honey bees and basic beekeeping practices.
Historic farmstead
Immerse yourself in the world of 1860s farming, when agriculture in Minnesota looked very different than it does today. Meet farm animals, interact with staff as they work in the house, barn, garden, and fields, and participate in a wide variety of activities that follow the farming cycle and change with the seasons.
Nature trails
Explore nature trails winding along the Mississippi River and through woodlands and restored prairie. Well-marked walking trails provide an opportunity to see some of the same types of wildlife and plants that the Kelleys would have seen.
Your support makes all this possible.
Help us preserve Minnesota’s history, share its stories, and connect people to the past in meaningful ways.
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