Visit the Steele County Historical Society Sites
Curious about Steele County’s past?
Come explore the stories, people, and places that shaped our community at the Steele County Historical Society. There’s something for everyone to discover!
Three Sites:
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History Center - with our exhibit hall, research room, and gift shop.
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Village of Yesteryear - with 19 historic buildings and guided tours given Tuesday - Sunday at
1:30 pm May thru September.
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Orphanage Museum - with exhibit spaces, historic Cottage 11, Children's Cemetery, and audio stations. Guided tours available upon request.
Open Hours
History Center:
Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
Village of Yesteryear:
Tours (May 1 - Sept 30): Tuesday - Sunday at 1:30 pm
Open to walk through year round
Orphanage Museum (Main Building):
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Cottage 11 (Closed January & February):
March 1 - April 30: 1 - 3 pm
May 1 - Labor Day: 1 - 4 pm
Labor Day - December 31: 1 - 3 pm
SCHS Guided Day Trip
(Sample itinerary)
9:30 am: Orphanage Museum Presentation & Film
10:30 am: Cottage 11 Tour
11:30 am: Lunch in Downtown Owatonna
1:oo pm: SCHS History Center
1:30 pm: Village of Yesteryear Guided Tour
Call 507-451-1420 for pricing options.
The Steele County Historical Society is a great way to have a fun, educational, and affordable
family friendly experience.
Village of Yesteryear
1448 Austin Road
Owatonna, MN
Steele County
History Center
1700 Austin Road
Owatonna, MN
Orphanage Museum
540 West Hills Circle
Owatonna, MN