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Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, Alexandria

4.7
#6 of 16 in Things to do in Alexandria
Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
The Legacy of The Lakes Museum celebrates our lake traditions and legacies, and is committed to their preservation for future generations. Discover classic boats, grand hotel and resort history, fishing memorabilia and much more as you stroll through our ever-changing exhibits

The Legacy Gardens, on the Museum's campus, showcases beautiful landscaping, water features, walking paths, gazebos, and quiet alcoves. Join us on select Friday nights in the summer for our concert series, Music in the Gardens. More details on our website.

Open mid-May through October.
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  • By Shawn R
    Don't drive by this museum after grabbing your weekend adult beverages next door at the liquor store! Fantastic gardens out back and inside, what a treat for any boat lover or visitor that grew up on....  more »
  • By mnnice2015
    Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria, MN has a new name...Legacy of the Lakes Museum...celebrating our lake traditions and legacies and committed to their preservation for future...  more »
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  • By Donna Schmitt
    Amazingly great museum. Well cared for. Exhibits displayed in an interesting way with lots of descriptions and short videos to help with the history of the items. Beautiful gardens in the back. Perfect for a wedding or other private event.
  • By Trisha Rutten
    This venue is absolutely gorgeous!! I'm having my wedding ceremony here. If you haven't checked it out. You should!!
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