The mission of the Northfield Historical Society is to connect individuals to the history of the Northfield area by collecting, preserving, and sharing its unique stories.
Museum Hours
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 10:00-5:00
THURSDAY 10:00-6:00
FRIDAY 10:00-4:00
SATURDAY 9:00-4:00
SUNDAY 1:00-4:00
We have a shortage of volunteer help at the front desk. Hours could change without notice.
Plan Your Visit
408 Division Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-645-9268
Fax: 507-663-6080
Contact Halle Kruse (Administrative Assistant)
admin@northfieldhistory.org
Exhibits
The 1876 Robbery
Admission
$5 – Adults
$4 – Seniors (65+)
Free – Students
Free – Children (6 to 12)
Free – Children under 6
Free – NHS Members
Northfield Historical Society is a Time Travelers partner organization. See information on the Time Travelers program under our HOME menu.
News and Press Releases
Guided Tours Are Back!
Guided Tours are now available every Saturday and Sunday this summer. Guided tours Tuesday-Friday are offered by our Jr. Posse tour guides upon request. All Tours are voluntary and included in the cost of admission.
Outhouse Archeology with Sullivan Labno
Come join the Northfield Historical Society as we experience Outhouse Archeology with Sullivan Labno on August 19th from 10-2! The location for this free event is 613 Water Street South. This is a public event, and anyone is welcome to join. Sullivan’s research...
Pondering the Worst. President. Ever.
The Membership and Public are invited to join us in welcoming Robert Strauss, author of Worst. President. Ever. to the Northfield Historical Society & Museum on Thursday, June 15 at 1pm in the Lower Level Archives.