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 9:00-5:00
THURSDAY 9:00-6:00
FRIDAY 9:00-4:00
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 Christine Hamp (Administrative Assistant)
admin@northfieldhistory.org
Exhibits
The 1876 Robbery
Fran Hall Tin Can
Admission
$5 – Adults
$4 – Seniors (65+)
$3 – Students
$2 – 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
Recovering from the Unexpected
It’s wonderful having a museum in an historic building. The building adds to the ambiance of the story we’re telling. What’s not so great, though, is the amount of maintenance the building needs on a regular basis. Even worse, sometimes, are the repairs, and...
Who Wants Some Popcorn?
Northfield does! We live in a very special town. We have a downtown with wonderfully preserved historic buildings, a town square with a lively fountain and benches designed for relaxation, and we have our very own popcorn wagon serving the hot, buttery treat every day...
Honoring Our WWI Veterans
November 11, 1918 was a day for which many hoped and prayed. It was the day that the armistice was signed ending the Great War. The war had been raging in Europe since 1914, and while the United States had only been officially in the war for a year and a half, a...