Featured Exhibit 

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Permanent Exhibit

History of Edina
​Re-opened February 2017, permanent display

See how Edina grew from a small mill town on Minnehaha Creek to the thriving suburb it is today. View the objects and clothing used by early farm families. Discover the beginnings of Edina's first residential neighborhoods, Morningside and the Country Club District. Take a picture behind the bars of the jail from old City Hall! This exhibit covers the major milestones in Edina's development from the 1850s to current day.

A scavenger hunt developed for second-grade classes is available for group tours. Please call ahead to make arrangements for large groups: 612-928-4577.

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Past Exhibits

​Southdale: The creation of a cultural landmark
October 2016 - August 2017

October 8th, 2016 marked the 60th anniversary of the grand opening of Southdale, the first fully enclosed, climate controlled shopping center in the US. Developed by the Dayton Department Store Company, it was designed by Austrian born architect Victor Gruen. The Edina Historical Society celebrated this milestone with its exhibit Southdale: The creation of a cultural landmark, on view from October 8th, 2016 until August 31, 2017.

The exhibit featured a vast selection of items and photos from our Southdale archives. In collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society and Target Corporation, items featured include the original preliminary blueprints, ground breaking shovel, plus numerous photographs and documents never before seen!

​​​John H. Howe Architect: ​From Taliesin Apprentice to Master of Organic Design
October 2017 - January 2018
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​John Howe, an architect who specialized in organic architecture, led a rich and varied career. Often referred to as 'the pencil in Frank Lloyd Wright’s hand,' Howe produced stunning architectural drawings for Wright for almost three decades. Later, Howe established his own architectural practice in Minnesota, designing many homes, including some in Edina, during his thirty years here. His career path was also marked by his prison time as a conscientious objector. Come experience the life and architecture of John Howe, curated by Jane King Hession and Tim Quigley, at the Edina Historical Society.