MUSEUM
Welcome to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Enjoy learning the history of the Ingalls Family in Walnut Grove at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Store.
The museum’s collections are housed in a series of interesting buildings, including an 1898 depot, an onion-domed house, dugout display, little red schoolhouse, early settler home, Masters Store & Hall, and covered wagon display. Also on display are memorabilia from visits by the following stars from the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series:
- Karen Grassle (Ma)
- Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary)
- Katherine McGregor (Mrs. Oleson)
- Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson)
- Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker)
- Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder)
- Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush (Carrie)
A wide selection of books, souvenirs, bonnets, aprons, and locally handcrafted items are available in the Gift Store. Other exhibits include:
- Quilt owned by Laura and her daughter Rose
- Bible from the church the Ingalls attended
- Scale models of the Ingalls TV series homes
- Historic documents – letters, photos, articles
ADMISSION
Ages 4 & under…………….Free
Ages 5-12 ………………………$4.00
Ages 13 & over ……………$10.00
MUSEUM HOURS
September:
Mon – Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sundays Noon-5pm
October:
Mon – Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sundays – CLOSED
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
330 8th Street
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
800-528-7280 or 507-859-2358