We welcome group tours of all ages! From bus groups to class field trips we can help you have a great experience that is both educational and entertaining. We provide a Museum Guide for your group at no extra charge with admission. Please contact us to schedule a Guide! (Teachers, see How to Book a Field Trip below) Groups who do not wish to have a guide do not need to call in advance, but it is encouraged so we at least know you are coming.
Group Tour Types and Rates
School Field Trips at the History Center
We welcome students of all levels- Kindergarten to College!
Our guides will lead your students back in time to explore our local history, community, and how our history fits into larger stories in American and even world history. Groups smaller than 20 will be guided through the museum (60-90 mins.) to topic stations of your choice. Groups larger than 20 will be split into smaller groups to rotate to the topic stations. We will ask that you pick 3 or 4 based on your group size and timeframe. These are: 1. Lumber Industry; 2. Children's Exhibit Walking Though Time (Cave, Tepee, Steamboat); 3. The Dakota; 4. Inventions; 5. The Watkins Co. and Mr. Laird and his Library; and 6. Be a Historian Artifact Activity. Groups will rotate to each station for 15 minutes each (leave at least 60, but 90 minutes is preferred for the entire visit). For Field Trips and guided group tours please contact us to at least two weeks in advance of your visit.
How to Book a Field Trip
1. Call 507.454.2723 ext. 3 or email tours@winonahistory.org
2. We will return your inquiry with availability and a Tour Form
3. You return form with requested information
4. We will confirm your tour
Other Educational Resources for Teachers!
Guide to Doing History with Objects, from the Curators of the National Museum of American History.
Lesson Plans from Smithsonian's History Explorer.
Group Tour Types and Rates
- Student Groups, $3 per student, Teachers and limited number of chaperones are free.
- Preschool Groups, Children are free, adults $5 each (please have at least one adult per 3-4 children).
- Adult Groups of 15 or more, $4 each, bus driver and tour leader are free.
- Step-on bus guide for a Customized Tour of Winona, $4 per person + any additional attraction admission. Check out VISIT WINONA for more.
School Field Trips at the History Center
We welcome students of all levels- Kindergarten to College!
Our guides will lead your students back in time to explore our local history, community, and how our history fits into larger stories in American and even world history. Groups smaller than 20 will be guided through the museum (60-90 mins.) to topic stations of your choice. Groups larger than 20 will be split into smaller groups to rotate to the topic stations. We will ask that you pick 3 or 4 based on your group size and timeframe. These are: 1. Lumber Industry; 2. Children's Exhibit Walking Though Time (Cave, Tepee, Steamboat); 3. The Dakota; 4. Inventions; 5. The Watkins Co. and Mr. Laird and his Library; and 6. Be a Historian Artifact Activity. Groups will rotate to each station for 15 minutes each (leave at least 60, but 90 minutes is preferred for the entire visit). For Field Trips and guided group tours please contact us to at least two weeks in advance of your visit.
How to Book a Field Trip
1. Call 507.454.2723 ext. 3 or email tours@winonahistory.org
2. We will return your inquiry with availability and a Tour Form
3. You return form with requested information
4. We will confirm your tour
Other Educational Resources for Teachers!
- Schedule a piece of Learning Luggage for your classroom, nursing home or group. Topics available include Pioneer Life, Lumbering, Native Americans, Farming, The Civil War and The River. An educator from the Society can present a program, or you are welcome to share the trunk contents with your students or group yourself. Easy to use guides and lesson plans accompany each. The Learning Luggage program is a free service! Call 507-454-2723 to reserve the topic(s) that fits your needs.
- Have you heard about History Day? Its more than just a Day, it's a fulfilling research learning experience! Learn More About History Day!
- Teaching with Primary Sources:
Guide to Doing History with Objects, from the Curators of the National Museum of American History.
Lesson Plans from Smithsonian's History Explorer.
