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.

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…

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.

Our annual Family Day, free and open to the public! Family Day activities run from 1-3 pm throught the museum and Legacy Gardens. We've added more fun than ever before to this year's Family Day. Live Music from The Bazillions More kid's activities from the museum and other local organizations Demonstrations Crafts Face Painting Free Museum Admission (12-4 pm) We'll be serving up $5 Hot Dog Baskets all day, plus we'll have free popcorn and ice cream treats.

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.

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…

We're pleased to welcome the Honeydogs to the Legacy Gardens to kick off our 2026 Music in the Gardens concert series! The story of the Honeydogs begins in Minneapolis in the early 1990’s with two combative yet musically harmonious brothers, songwriter/guitarist Adam and drummer Noah Levy who wanted a band in which their favorite music-soul, American roots music, British pop, and punk--could coexist. Gates open at 5:30 pm. The Museum's North Gallery will be open for viewing and there will…

Join us in the Legacy Gardens as we welcome some powerhouses of sound to the stage, the Jazz Women All Stars! The Jazz Women All Stars were created by Minnesota Music Hall of Fame vocalist and KBEM jazz radio personality Patty Peterson. In 2016, the Jazz Women All-Stars made a terrific debut at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Mears Park. This ensemble celebrates the great women of jazz artists in the Twin Cities, instrumentalists as well as vocalists. You…