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Paddle Art Registration
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Paddle Art Contest! We're inviting community members to paint, carve, burn, or sculpt paddles into works of art. They will be displayed at the museum in a special exhibition opening May 22, 2026. Information for Artists There are two age categories, Adult (16 & Up) and Youth (15 & Under). The museum provides the paddles, which will be available for pick up at the museum starting in January. An email will be sent to…
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Night at the Museum Movie Night
Join us at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse for a free family movie night! We will have a showing of Night at the Museum starting at 6 pm. There will be free popcorn and beverages available. Bring the kids and the chairs and blankets and get ready to laugh. After the movie is an optional opportunity to take a peek inside the museum as we prepare for our upcoming season. Kids are invited to bring a toy to leave…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Bouquet Event
Children of all ages can make a free fuzzy wire flower bouquet. Stop in anytime between 10 am-12 pm to make your creative gift for the mom or mother-figure in your life! This event is free and open while supplies last. It will take place inside the Main Museum (205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN). No pre-registration is required. Thank you to our education sponsor, the Tahoe Maritime Foundation, for making this event possible. Photo: Tiktok @diyhandmade77
Find out more »Brewed History: WWII
Join the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and the Douglas County Historical Society for a free presentation at Copper Trail Brewing Co. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm. May's topic will cover WWII. DCHS will present objects from thier collection that have ties to local heroes who fought in the war, while LOLM will look at how the war changed boat production and some of the innovations that arose from it, such as the infamous Higgins Boat.
Find out more »Opening Day 2026
We open for our 20th Anniversary season on May 22, 2026! Come check out our new temporary exhibits, open for 2026 only: Beyond the Bathtub: Toy and Model Boats Skimming the Surface: Ski Boats and Water Skis From Launch to Legacy: The 20th Anniversary of Legacy of the Lakes Museum A Century of Century: The 100th Anniversary of Century Boat Works Plus we'll have all your favorites, including classic and vintage wood boats, the 6th annual Paddle Art Contest, Grand…
Find out more »Gyotaku: Fish Printing
Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing using fish. Kids will learn about the ancient practice and create their own prints to display at home. Pre-registration is required. Register here with Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »Family Day
Our annual Family Day, free and open to the public! Family Day activities run from 1-3 pm throughout the museum and Legacy Gardens. We've added more fun than ever before to this year's Family Day. More kid's activities from the museum and other local organizations (12-3 pm) Demonstrations & crafts Face Painting Free Museum Admission (12-4 pm) Free kid's concert from The Bazillions (3 pm) We'll be serving up $5 Hot Dog Baskets all day, plus we'll have free popcorn and ice…
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Recycled Boat Building
Kids will unleash thier creativity and design a boat using everyday household supplies and recycled materials! After crafting thier unique creation, they will test it on the water to see if it floats. Explore the exciting world of engineering and problem-solving through this fun, hands-on challenge! Pre-registration is required. Register here through Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »History 250: A Revolutionary Night of Trivia
Raise a glass to 250 years of American history! Join Douglas County Historical Society and Legacy of the Lakes Museum for a fun, fast-paced trivia night featuring fascinating facts, friendly competition, appetizers, and a cash bar. Come for the drinks, stay for the history. Team registration (up to 8 individuals) is $300, while individuals can register for $40 and be placed on a team. People registering together will be placed on a team together or you can write a request…
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