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The museum will be closed from Thursday, April 17th to Monday, April 21st for the Easter holiday.
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Open Hours 
Monday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday:  9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday:  9:30 am - 4:00 pm
​Friday:  10:00 am - 2:00 pm*

Additional hours by appointment

*Museum will be closed every first Friday of the month

Upcoming Events

Ticket Prices
Member: $10
Non-member: $15
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Purchase tickets at the door or online​​

The Nation Makes the Man: Norman Rockwell and World War II Masculinity 
​Mary Agnes Ratelle

Saturday, April 26th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
​​Edina Historical Society Museum/Terrace Room
​Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States' leadership was deeply invested in the state of American Masculinity. As the U.S. entered World War II, a new era of American Masculinity emerged, highlighting the aggressive and patriotic military man. Norman Rockwell, in his Saturday Evening Post illustrations of Willie Gillis, diverged from this trend, portraying the "American everyman". In this talk, EHS Interim Executive Director, Mary Agnes Ratelle, discusses the visual portrayal of American masculinity and its roots in Roosevelian ideals, as well as the work of Norman Rockwell and its impact on American culture. 
Ticket Prices
Member: $15
Non-member: $17
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Purchase tickets at the door or online​​

A Road Trip Around Minnesota: Veteran Memorials
​Jay Grammond

Friday, May 23rd from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
​​Edina Historical Society Museum/Terrace Room
Minnesota is home to a remarkable array of Veteran Memorials - each with its own story and significance. From street names to granite monuments to powerful statues and unique tributes, these memorials honor the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women in meaningful ways. Join historian, photographer, and military history program organizer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state, showcasing some of the most inspiring memorials he has encountered in his travels.  Discover hidden gems and well-known landmarks that pay tribute to veterans from war and peace time across the ages. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a proud supporter of our military, or simply curious about these powerful symbols of remembrance, this presentation will offer valuable insights and inspiration. Why not start planning a road trip of your own to visit these sites and experience their impact firsthand?

Pioneers and Trailblazers Camp

​June 2nd - 5th | June 9th - 12th | June 23rd - 26th | July 7th – 10th | July 21st - 24th | August 4th - 7th | August 11th - 14th | August 18th – 21st
Cost per session: ​$195 per camper ($315 per camper for extended day)*
Discover the stories of important Edina pioneers and see if you have what it takes to live on the Minnesota frontier. Against the historic backdrop of the Historic Cahill School and Minnehaha Grange Hall, this immersive camp blends history learning and skill building, teaching time-tested, practical skills within their larger historical context. Over the course of four days, campers will learn homesteading skills such as butter making, sewing, gardening, and more!
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​This camp is recommended for ages 6-10.

Junior Historians Camp

July 14th - 17th
​Cost per session: ​$195 per camper ($315 per camper for extended day)*

Designed for aspiring young historians, this camp will be an enriching history learning experience. Campers will study primary sources, discover the stories of historic figures, and partake in hands-on activities, immersing themselves in Minnesota’s rich history and developing essential history learning skills. Through this camp, campers will not only discover historical facts, but they will also uncover how learning about our past helps us to better understand our future. 

​This camp is recommended for ages 10-13.

​*Day camps are 9:00 am - 1:30 pm with extended day ending at 3:30 pm

Teen Summer Camp Volunteers Needed!

Our immersive, educational summer camps located at the Historic Cahill School and Edina History Museum offer a unique volunteer opportunity for high schoolers (ages 14-18). By volunteering, high schoolers gain valuable experience in teaching, camp organization, teamwork, and classroom management, as well as learning more about Minnesota's rich history. Scheduling is flexible. ​

Camp Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Camp Dates:
June: 2nd - 5th, 9th - 12th, 23rd - 26th
July: 7th - 10th, 14th - 17th, 21st - 24th
August: 4th - 7th, 11th - 14th, 18th - 21st

​Weddings from the Weird to the Wonderful: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Jessica Cygan

Saturday, July 5th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
​​Edina Historical Society Museum/Terrace Room
A discussion on the traditional, the wonderful and the ugly of vintage bridal fashion. Guest speaker, Jessica Cygan, will talk about where our modern ideas about weddings came from, and answer questions like: Why do we wear white and when did that tradition begin?  How did royal weddings influence our views of weddings? Is that expensive dress only used once? Did they actually make dresses out of parachutes in World War II? Why were 1980s wedding dresses so ugly? Answers to this and many more burning questions explained about bridal fashions from 1840 to 1980. 

Ticket Prices
Member: $17
Non-member: $20
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Purchase tickets at the door or online​​

To Learn more about Edina's history, visit our Collection online Here:
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New Digital Exhibit!

Edina Aqua Nymphs: A History of Women's Synchronized Swimming in Edina

Now Open: History of the Edina School System

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Edina has a long history of and reputation for educational excellence.  The historical society will be exploring all aspects of this history in our next exhibit.  If you would like to donate, please use the following link: ​https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjA5OTE=

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