1877 Peterson Station Museum and Visitor Center

“Nearly 100 years after Peterson Station opened to serve Southern Minnesota Railroad customers, it welcomed the public again in 1974 – this time as a museum.  Today, visitors can explore the area’s past through historical memorabilia, photographs, and artifacts, or learn more about their family’s history in the area at the genealogy center.”

Our home-grown curator, John Erickson, stayed true to his passion of amassing a history of Peterson and the local area and presenting it as a pleasing and interesting display of art and artifacts for all ages.

A board of directors has formed to continue his mission and keep the museum, which is also Peterson’s Visitor Center, open to the public from the middle of May to the middle of October. Watch for the hours which may expand. Presently Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Sunday noon to 3:00.