Historical Activities - History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
History Center: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday - SaturdayMayowood Mansion: Weekday tours begin at 10 am and run hourly until 3 pm
Sunday tours begin at 12 noon and run hourly until 3 pm. Tours last approximately 1 hour.Hours and dates subject to change, please visit website for tickets and information.
(507)282-9447
Voice
Application process
- Educational Programming: Visit website to register or purchase tickets- Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Call for appointment- Other Services: Call, email or walk in
Fees
- Fees: Visit website - Donations accepted
Service area
MN
Other Information
Application Process
- Walk In
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
- Artifact collections - Community Gardens: Traditional and raised beds available for rental - Educational Programming: Lectures, stories from local historians and workshops for adults - Exhibits - Historic Properties: Dee Log Cabin, George Stoppel Farmstead, Hadley Valley Schoolhouse, Mayowood (including tours) and Ralph Stoppel Farmstead - Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Available for anyone researching local and county history topics including genealogy and family history, agricultural and family farms, businesses, architectural and house histories, and more
Last Assured
05/19/2026
Providing organization
History Center of Olmsted County
Gives people access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications, and events