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Paynesville Historical Society & Museum
HOURS:
NEW 2025 Summer Hours:
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Thursday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5PM
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 1:00-5:00PM
Winter Hours - September through May
Open first and third Saturdays
10am to 4pm
About Paynesville Historical Society & Museum
Upcoming Events
At Paynesville Historical Society & Museum, our mission is to provide education and resources through discovery and preservation, including events and activities that engage all ages.
About Paynesville Historical Society & Museum
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
Subscribe to the PHS Blog to get updates on events, important news, and interview
Research Resources
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
Resources available to look up historical history by individual, family, town and other topics
Paynesville History
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
Paynesville History
Take a glimpse of Paynesville prehistory to recent events. Visit the Paynesville timeline of history.
Myths & Legends
PHS Blog & Interview Collections
Paynesville History
From the beginning of time, people have sat around the fire and told tales of ghosts and beasts that haunt the hills; Paynesville is no exception.
About Paynesville Historical Society & Museum
The Museum
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
Walk through our streets and watch history come alive!
The museum is uniquely setup in a replica of walking through the streets of history, along with our display and exhibits are designed by time. Time unfolds in front of your eyes.
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
PHS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to preserve historical artifacts and resources from Paynesville and the surrounding central Minnesota. We are supported by fundraisers, one-time donations, memberships, corporate sponsorships and grants.
Upcoming Events
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
Shared Memories
Paynesville Historical Society & Museum host events throughout the year for all ages.
To see upcoming events check out our event calendar & upcoming event images, you can also follow us on Facebook!
Shared Memories
Country School & Farming Methods Interviews
Shared Memories
Shared memories are short pieces of history, real history, shared by real people! Short remembrances of the past listed by the person's name. and written
Is your family on the list?
Paynesville Historical Museum - Supporting Us
Support Paynesville Historical Society & Museum's Mission
Supporting Paynesville Historical Society & Museum Means Supporting Your Community
The Paynesville Historical Society & Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates on the generosity of donors. You can support our efforts by becoming a individual member, a corporate sponsor or by giving a one-time donation.
You can support us by giving a one-time donation using the button to the right or by clicking on the specific giving area below. We appreciate your support!
Give through the Paynesville Area Community Foundation
GIVING THAT GIVES BACK!
The Paynesville Historical Society & Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates on the generosity of donors. You can support our efforts by becoming a individual member, a corporate sponsor or by giving a one-time donation.