• Righting a Wrong-Smithsonian Poster Exhibit

    Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

    Righting a Wrong poster exhibition traces the story of Japanese national and Japanese Americanincarceration during World War II and the people who survived it. Young and old lived crowdedtogether in hastily built camps, endured poor living conditions, and were under the constantwatch of military guards for two and a half years. Meanwhile, brave Japanese American […]

  • Electrifying Minnesota

    Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

    “Electrifying Minnesota,” a new exhibit at the Becker County Museum on view September 4, 2025 thru January 3, 2026, illuminates the powerful ways electricity has transformed lives in Minnesota for well over 100 years. Imagine what it was like, for the first time, to have electricity available at the flick of a switch. Discover what […]

  • Butterfly Odyssey

    The Becker County Museum presents Butterfly Odyssey: Saving rainforests, one flap at a time with financial support from Becker County Children's Initiative, Pelican Water Shed District and Becker County Soil and Water Conservation District. The exhibit will be at the Becker County Museum October 4th, 2025 -April 4th, 2026. Tickets are $18 for adults and […]

  • Afterschool STEAM Club

    Tuesdays Fall Session October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 28 December 2, 9, 16 Winter Session January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 Spring Session March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28 3:30pm (Afterschool)-5:30pm1st-5th grade Cost $20 per week, buy a 10 week punchcard & […]

  • Chess Club

    Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

    Join us every Tuesday evening from 5–7 PM for our friendly Community Chess Club! All experience levels are welcome—from first-time players to seasoned strategists.Highlights:Open to all ages (4th grade & younger require an accompanying adult)No commitment—come as often as your schedule allowsDifferent focus topics each week to keep your game sharp and interestingA relaxed, fun […]