Dacotah Prairie Museum celebrates 50 years as Brown County’s premier history museum. Over the decades the Museum has been a storehouse for the county’s collective memory and has …
Dacotah Prairie Museum celebrates 50 years as Brown County’s premier history museum. Over the decades the Museum has been a storehouse for the county’s collective memory and has provided exceptional archival, research, exhibit and educational services. The Museum is housed in the historic Northwestern Bank building built in 1889, a cornerstone of Aberdeen’s vibrant downtown district. Exhibits on display highlight Brown County's history and the people who lived here past and present. Art exhibits by local artists rotate through the galleries on a regular basis as well as traveling STEM and history exhibits. Finish your visit with a spin through the Museum Store for a takeaway souvenir. Gallery & Museum Store Hours: Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4.
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Mar 2, 2024
Nice little museum with old school displays, as well as some fun displays for kids and a new playroom. Also a big collection of taxidermy exotic animals including a bengal tiger, giraffe, elephant, … Full review by tjug685
Aug 5, 2023
What a nice museum with free admission. We enjoyed the history exhibits and our kids liked the Current Thomas the Train exhibit. Friendly staff too! Full review by Michelle245248
Oct 29, 2022
Very nice little museum and a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. On the day I visited, there were special exhibits of needlework and of a local painter. I enjoyed the history lessons and the old t… Full review by GrumpyandtheOldLady