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Recreational Boating in America: Part V
Our speaker series presented by Lee Wangstad, the History of Recreational Boating: Part V looks at 1950s developments in boating, using advertisements and images from the time period. These talks are free and open to the public and take place in the BoatHouse. This is part 5 of a 5 part series. Missed previous parts? Don’t worry, these talks stand on their own!
Find out more »Museum Opening Day
We are officially open for the season on May 16, 2025. Come check out our new exhibits: Outta This World: Wild and Wacky Watercraft The Fun Revolution: Glastron Boats and the return of a few favorites: The Mammel Collection 5th Annual Paddle Art Contest
Find out more »Family Day
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is presenting their 5th annual Family Day at the museum. Activities include: -Free museum admission (12-4 pm) -STEM activities -Face Painting -Crafts -Scavenger hunt -$5 Hot Dog Baskets (12-2 pm) -& more!
Find out more »Music in the Gardens Season Pass Extravaganza
Interested in seeing all four* of our amazing Music in the Gardens concerts for one awesome discounted price? Check out our Season Passes! Grasslands Season Pass $50 (Museum members pay just $35)Gar Wood Premium Season Pass $80 (Museum members pay just $65) Included Concerts:June 13-Davina and the VagabondsJune 27-Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-StarsJuly 25-Church of CashAugust 8-Parrothead Paradise Purchase your season pass in person at the museum when we open for the season on May 16 or online by clicking…
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Davina and the Vagabonds
Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to welcome back global sensations Davina and the Vagabonds back to the Legacy Gardens for Music in the Gardens! "Davina Sowers' classically trained right fingers shimmy down the piano keys and meet up with an insistent boogie-woogie bass. Then she reveals her other musical talent: a sassy, salty, sweet voice that’s childlike at the top, husky at the bottom." – NPR / Marc Silver 2011 "Song of The Day" Choice song LipstickandChrome Gates…
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars
Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to welcome Grammy Winner Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars to the Legacy Gardens for Music in the Gardens! Pat Donohue is one of the most listened-to finger pickers in the world. As the guitarist for the "Guys All-Star Shoe Band" of Minnesota Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion, for twenty years, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week. Gates open at…
Find out more »Diamond Classic Boat Show
Our 37th annual boat show will be held at Lure Lakebar on July 12, 2025. The event is free and open to the public and runs from 10-3. Check out vintage and classic boats displayed on land and water, catch a free ride on an antique launch, and so much more! Captains, register here: https://form.jotform.com/243246299995172
Find out more »Nautical Night 2025
Our 4th Annual Nautical Night is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Church of Cash
It'll be a night honoring the man in black with Church of Cash, who will bring their Johnny Cash tribute to the Legacy Gardens on July 25th for Music in the Gardens! Gates open at 5:45 pm and the concert starts at 6:30 pm. There will be food for purchase from the Depot Smokehouse and Tavern and a cash bar for those who are 21+ (sodas and water also available). There will also be free popcorn. No outside food or…
Find out more »Kids in the Garden
A special rock n’ roll concert for the kids! With years of indie-pop gigs under their belts, The Bazillions bring their music to the kindie rock stage with a well-honed live sound. The Bazillions show influences from The Beatles, The Hollies, Big Star, Fleetwood Mac, and other masters of the world of pop music. Gates open at 2:30 pm and the music starts at 3:00 pm. There will be drinks for sale, along with free popcorn and frozen treats. Adult…
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