EXHIBITS
New Additions to the Collection
We are adding history to our collection monthly! To see listings of recently acquired items, please go to the “Museum Committee” box on our “Home” page and click on the button. This will bring you to postings of recent minutes, which include coverage of newly accessioned items.
If you are interested in permanently donating an item to the Dunn County Museum, please use the “Contact Us” form on this website, or give us a call. Meetings of the Museum Committee are generally held monthly. This group is tasked with deciding on the acceptance of additions to our collection, based on historical significance to Dunn County, and space availability, among other considerations. We welcome your interest in supporting our growing exhibits!
Temporary Exhibits - Items on Loan
This summer, 2025, we have a temporary loan of a collection of square dancing memorabilia from clubs in Dunn County & Richardton. Come see the special clothes dancers wore, convention programs, trophies, badges, photos and more. Square dancing was a very popular past time for many folks in this region. Special thanks to Barb Fridley and other members of the Schaper Family who made this possible. Barb’s dad, Sig Schaper, was a well-known square dance caller in the area.
Please note:
We have revised our loaned item guidelines. Over the next year, we will be phasing out long term loans, but we will consider taking special items on short term loan. These objects will receive extra publicity and will be featured in an area dedicated to changing exhibits. If you have something you would like to share with museum visitors this way, please contact us! These changes have been recommended by the State Historical Society to streamline record keeping, allow for a wider range of temporary displays, and limit insurance liability issues.