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 […]

Stained Glass: Skeleton Key Dragonfly

Ages 16+ $65 members, $70 non-membersregister online at:https://beckercountyhistory.org/store/... Learn the basics steps of stained glass and make up to 2 unique dragonfly suncatchers with Becky Mitchell. Participants will learn basic glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling and soldering techniques in this class. All materials are included. To ensure everyone completes a successful project, class size is […]

Pine Needle Baskets

10am-2pm Please plan on packing a lunch Members $27, Non-Members $30 PIne Needle Baskets Join local basket weaver Corrina and create a traditional coiled basket from locally harvested pine needles, which are much shorter than the more familiar long needle pines that grow in the south. Starting with a leather base you will work with […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Pavilion Celebration

On October 11th, the Becker County Museum will host the Pavilion Celebration, a once-in-a-lifetime event honoring the 110-year history of the Detroit Lakes Pavilion and looking ahead to the exciting future of a new facility and reimagined park.The day will be filled with community spirit, history, and entertainment for all ages. Festivities begin with VFW […]

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 […]