Oliver Kelley Farm.

Visitor Center

Begin your day at the visitor center.

Introduction to the visitor center experience featuring a video presentation about farming and Oliver Kelley.

Introduction

Head to the Jim & Pam Deal Room in the visitor center's education wing to view an introductory video that provides a fresh take on food, farming, and Oliver Kelley, an innovator who changed farming forever.

Image of the visitor center's Learning Kitchen, which is temporarily closed.

Learning Kitchen

Stop in to see what activities will be happening that day, or find an event for classes or workshops offered in our Learning Kitchen.

Image of a seed packet from Seedswomen exhibit

Minnesota Seedswomen Exhibit

On view from June 13 to September 5
Discover the little-known history of three Minnesota businesswomen in the flower seed and nursery trade at the turn of the 20th century. This exhibit features the stories and artwork of Carrie Lippincott, Emma White, and Jessie Prior. It was developed by the Minnesota Digital Library in collaboration with the Andersen Horticultural Library at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

Image depicting items available in the gift shop at the visitor center.

Shop

Visit the museum store for unique toys, books, and gifts for all ages.

Sustainability

The Kelley Farm's new visitor center has LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Building highlights include geothermal heating and cool systems, fuel-efficient vehicle charging stations, and a stormwater system that captures and treats water runoff.

Donors

MNHS appreciates the donors whose generosity allows us to welcome more Minnesotans in several new visitor center spaces:

  • Minnesota Farmer’s Hall, made possible by the Davis Family
  • The Learning Kitchen, made possible by a gift from the Page family
  • The Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Education Wing
  • Jim & Pam Deal Classroom
  • Land O’Lakes Classroom