Top 10 Military Museums in Minnesota, United States

The Meeker County Historical Society works to preserve the stories and artifacts of Meeker County, Minnesota and the G.A.R Frank Daggett Post No. 35. This post is the last remaining Civil War Veterans Hall remaining in Minnesota and one of a few remaining in the Country. The exterior and interior of the Hall still boosts it's original 1885 appearance and collection of original artifacts. After exploring the Hall, walk through the two-story Meeker County Museum to experience a variety of historical topics that resonate with any citizen of the United States.

HERREID MILITARY MUSEUM…honoring all who served. The HERREID MILITARY MUSEUM shares the personal stories of brave men and women from Rock County and the surrounding region as they responded to the nation’s call and entered the military to protect our freedoms. The museum opened its doors in July 2009 with the focus on the stories of WWII. The displays complimented the stories that were told 2007 Ken Burns’ documentary, “THE WAR.” This epic documentary took six years of research to tell the stories of citizens in military service and on the home front from four American cities (Mobile, Al; Sacramento, CA; Waterbury, CN; and Luverne, MN). The museum expands on the stories with exhibits featuring artifacts, photographs, videodocumentary, memorabilia and written testimonies. In addition to WWII, there are displays of Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, Korean War, Vietnam, Cold War and the War on Terror.

The museum features five beautifully restored World War II aircraft including an AT-6D Texan, a P-51D Mustang, and a Boeing N2S-1 Stearman that was flown by future President George HW Bush during his training as a Navy pilot, and a TBM Avenger. Other displays include aircraft engines, an ejection seat, a WWII Jeep built by Ford, and aviation art. Tours for groups of 8 or more by appointment and the museum is available for small group meetings and parties. Call for rates. We are often open on holidays. Call or check our Facebook page.

*The Museum is open from May-September 1st. If you'd like to visit during our closed season, simply call or e-mail us to set up an appointment!* Our goal is to preserve and teach the history of Yellow Medicine County. Some exhibits are: the military room, Native American items, school room, doctors office, the pioneer cabin, and the pioneer church. The Yellow Medicine County Historical Society and Museum is located on the bank of the Minnesota River, on the corner of State Highway 23 and County Highway 67 in Granite Falls, MN