Tips On Visiting the Museum:

How to Visit the Museum:

The Museum is located in Van Dyk Park on the west end of Fergus Falls on Lincoln Avenue. Space in the park is available for picnic lunches. We are handicapped accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs are available. Food and drink are not allowed in exhibit areas. We operate in a smoke free environment.

Gift Shop:

Take a part of Otter Tail County home with you. Our gift shop offers items for every age group. Children will discover arrowheads, paper dolls, twig crayons, farm animals and wildlife figures. Adults will find local history books, unique hand-carved otter letter openers and many hand-crafted items. If group members wish to shop, allow a few extra minutes before you leave the museum.

Museum Hours:

The Otter Tail County Historical Museum is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday hours run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. June-August.

For the most up to date information on holiday closures, please call 218-736-6038. We recommend calling ahead if you plan to visit on or near a holiday. We attempt to keep the most up to date information on our Events page. However, a call will provide the most accurate information.

Membership:

As a member of the Museum, you receive free admission every day; invitations to special events; previews of special exhibits; and subscriptions to the Society's publications, The Record, and a quarterly newsletter. Most importantly, you become part of a special team of people dedicated to preserving the history of this county.

Admission:

Admission rates are subject to change. Contact us for more information.

Museum Lessons:

The museum can come to you. A fee of $20 plus mileage is charged to non-member schools outside Otter Tail County. There is no charge to Otter Tail County schools and member schools. Contact us for more information.

Photography:

Cameras and video recorders are not allowed in exhibit areas for conservation and security reasons.