and military decorations past and present . New is the lending library with 15,000 books available to the general public . The museum is open daily from May 1 to Sept . 30 , including all national holidays from 10 a . m . - 5 p . m ., and Thursdays - Saturdays from Oct . 1 to April 30 , from 10 a . m . - 4 p . m ., except for national holidays . The library is open Thursday - Saturday , from 10 a . m . – 4 p . m ., except national holidays Call ( 320 ) 616-6050 for more information or to arrange group tours . Check out www . mnmilitarymuseum . org .
Rolling Hills Greenhouse Implement and Museum
Kevin Happke of Pierz collects antique farm equipment and has set up an agricultural history museum he calls Rolling Hills Greenhouse Implement and Museum . Some of the pieces are on display at Rolling Hills Greenhouse , 321 Main Street North in Pierz , but most will be displayed in a barn he built on a piece of property across the street . His collection features antique farm equipment , that date back to the 1920s , as well as collectible pieces , such as farm toys and more . The collection also features a 1950s International Harvester Farm Dealership , including dealers sales counter and parts , sales catalogues , as well as McCormick Deering pieces . Tours of the museum are open by appointment only . Appointments can be made by calling ( 320 ) 468-6474 or via email 321main @ gmail . com . No admission is charged , but a freewill offering is accepted .
Royalton Historical Museum
The Royalton Historical Museum contains displays of Royalton ’ s rich history from incorporation in 1887 , to present . Located on the north end of the city complex , 12 North Birch Street , the museum is open by appointment . For more information call ( 320 ) 584-5900 .
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St . Francis Convent
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls , Minnesota , a religious community founded in 1891 , has been serving the people of Morrison County and around the world for over 130 years . St . Francis Campus once housed a hospital , orphanage , nursing home , school of nursing and girls ’ high school . The sisters transferred ownership of the hospital and nursing home in 1993 to another Catholic healthcare entity . Today , St . Francis Campus is home to St . Francis Music Center , St . Francis Health and Wellness Center , Franciscan Gift Shop and St . Clare Library all of which are available to the public . The campus is located on the south end of Little Falls , just off Highway 10 , at the intersection of Haven Road and Eighth Avenue SE .
Minnesota Fishing Museum
Visit www . fslf . org to learn more about the history of the Franciscan community and for current events and mass times .
Numerous other historic sites are located on private land in Morrison County and do not have public access to the site . Interested persons should contact the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at ( 320 ) 632-5155 or the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau at ( 320 ) 616-4959 .
Camel Rides Giraffe Feeding Kids Play Area
Voted Brainerd ’ s # 1 Family Attraction !
OPEN MAY 6 - OCTOBER 1