Support Paynesville Historical Society & Museum

 Admission to the museum is free, and visitors are welcome to explore at their own pace. As a non-profit organization, we gratefully accept donations to support our work. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, year-round. Guests can enjoy a resource room, a Paynesville timeline exhibit, a walk-through 1900s indoor village, a children’s exploration and play area, and comfortable lobby seating—offering something for all ages. 

 Museum Hours
Wednesday - Saturday

10:00AM - 4:00OM

Appointments are also available outside regular hours, including access to our resource room for research, tours, and private events.

Our museum facilities are available to rent for private parties, reunions, meetings, and more.

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and youth. Volunteers are a vital part of the museum and our events. Members can serve on committees that plan events, assist with marketing, support building and grounds projects, and help with general museum and exhibit operations.

We have opportunities for all ages, abilities, schedules, and talents—there’s truly something for everyone who wants to get involved.

  The mission of Paynesville Historical Society is to connect people to our community and inspire curiosity across generations, sharing and preserving the culture of Paynesville and rural Minnesota through discovery, preservation and programs making historical and cultural resources available to everyone.  

We have a resource room that contains files on families, businesses, churches, schools, military, and so much more. We also have photo archives for added research. Online research resources can be found by clicking the link below.

We offer youth and adult classes throughout the year. For more information on classes and events please click the button below.