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Gallery Talk: So Terrible a Storm
During Thanksgiving week, 1905, the Mataafa Storm swept over Lake Superior, damaging or destroying 29 ships, claiming dozens of lives, and causing millions of dollars in damages. Curt Brown, author of So Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior, will present on the storm and its aftermath. “Not since Sebastian Junger in The Perfect Storm has a writer captured so well the fury of the seas as Curt Brown.” —The Maritime Executive This talk is free and open to…
Find out more »Water Talks: Alexandria Nature Trail
Join us Monday, September 19th at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse as Tim Schoonhoven and Todd Holman present on the Alexandria Nature Trail. He is lead engineer working with the Nature Conservancy to preserve and protect a corridor from I-94 to Lake Le’ Homme Dieu. The trail will provide for water runoff management as well as provide for public use of a nature trail. The project would also preserve valuable wetlands that act as natural filters and sponges that…
Find out more »MEA Weekend Special
In honor of Minnesota's education tradition, the museum is offering up to 2 free adults/seniors with a paid youth admission* from Thursday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23. Stop by and see us! We're open Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 12-4. *Youth admission is $5 for children ages 5-17.
Find out more »Fall Open House
Join us on October 30 from 12-4 pm as we celebrate a successful season at the museum! We will have free admission to the museum, along with free fall themed refreshments. Kid's in Halloween costumes are welcome to Trick-or-Treat at our admission desk!
Find out more »Lake Science
Join us in the BoatHouse for Lake Science Storytime and Experiments! Kid's grades 2nd-5th will participate in STEM experiments revolving around lakes. There are two dates for this program, November 8 and 15. This is a free event and no registration is required, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Fun at the Lake Story Time
Fun at the Lake Story Time will be held in the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse on Saturday, November 12, from 10-11 am. Ideal for ages 2-7. This event is free and no registration is required but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Lake Science
Join us in the BoatHouse for Lake Science Storytime and Experiments! Kid's grades 2nd-5th will participate in STEM experiments revolving around lakes. There are two dates for this program, November 8 and 15. This is a free event and no registration is required, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Parade of Trees
Alexandria's holiday kick-off is almost upon us! Join us in the BoatHouse on Friday, November 25 for Parade of Trees! View trees decorated by local businesses, clubs, and organizations and vote for your favorite. We'll have a free hot cocoa bar and s'mores outside over cozy firepits. This event is free and any free will donations received will go to Hospice of Douglas County, Legacy of the Lakes Museum, and the Runestone Museum Foundation. The festivities continue next door at…
Find out more »Parade of Trees
New this year, Parade of Trees will have open hours through the weekend! Come check out the holiday trees decorated by local businesses, clubs, and organizations from 5-8 pm!
Find out more »Parade of Trees
Today is the last day to view the holiday trees decorated by local businesses, clubs, and organizations, so come check it out between 5-8 pm!
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