Skip Navigation

Archive-It

Facebook iconTwitter iconWordpress icon

Hennepin County Library

Archive-It Partner Since: Aug, 2020

Organization Type: Public Libraries & Local Governments

Organization URL: https://www.hclib.org/   

Description:

Hennepin County Library serves Minneapolis and Hennepin County, Minnesota. Special Collections, located at Minneapolis Central Library, houses several in-depth collections containing unique and historic materials on a variety of topics, including the Minneapolis and Hennepin County Collection of local history.

Page 1 of 1 (60 Total Results)

Title: Bloomington Historical Society

URL: http://bloomingtonhistoricalsociety.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing records and a museum dedicated to the history of Bloomington. Founded in 1964.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums Historic sites History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Deephaven Historical Society

URL: http://deephavenhistorical.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Society preserving and offering educational opportunities about the history of Deephaven. Founded in 2000.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Everett & Charlie

URL: http://everettandcharlie.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery featuring multiple forms of artwork, classes, and live music performances.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Music -- Performance Art -- Study and teaching Art galleries, Commercial

Title: Westonka Historical Society

URL: http://myplace.frontier.com/~whs/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing artifacts and a museum of the Westonka area, and providing classes and research opportunities.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Northwest Airlines History Center

URL: http://northwestairlineshistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum preserving and presenting artifacts from Northwest Airlines. Founded in 2002.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Northwest Airlines Corporation Airlines Historical museums

Title: Plymouth Historical Society

URL: http://plymouthmnhistoricalsociety.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing records and a museum dedicated to the history of Plymouth. Founded in 1975.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: St. Louis Park Historical Society

URL: http://slphistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society preserving the records of St. Louis Park.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Eden Prairie Historical Society

URL: http://www.edenprairiehistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing a number of historic sites in Eden Prairie.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historic sites History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Hopkins Center for the Arts

URL: http://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Arts center with a gallery and a performance space, offering classes and a venue for local artists, theatrical companies, and music groups.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Music -- Performance Art -- Study and teaching Centers for the performing arts Art centers

Title: John H. Stevens House

URL: http://www.johnhstevenshouse.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historic site relevant to the establishment of the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. House built in 1849-50.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historic house museums Historic sites Historical museums

Title: Minneapolis American Indian Center

URL: http://www.maicnet.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: One of the first urban American Indian centers in the country, promoting cultural preservation through art, youth outreach, and intergenerational programs. Founded in 1975.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Indian educators Indian arts Art centers

Title: Q.arma Building

URL: http://www.qarmabuilding.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art space providing studio, gallery, and performance venues to local artists.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Artist-run galleries Artists' studios Art galleries, Commercial

Title: Richfield Historical Society

URL: http://www.richfieldhistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing the preservation of Richfield artifacts and the Bartholomew House. Founded in 1967.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historic house museums Historic sites Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Robbin Gallery

URL: http://www.robbingallery.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery located in the historic Robbinsdale library.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Artist-run galleries Historic sites Art centers

Title: The Somali Museum of Minnesota

URL: http://www.somalimuseum.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Cultural organization offering instruction in Somali arts, traditions, and culture.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Somali Americans Ethnological museums and collections

Title: Vine Arts Center

URL: http://www.vineartscenter.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery featuring visual and performing arts presentations.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Music -- Performance Art centers

Title: West Hennepin History Center

URL: http://www.whcpa-museum.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical museum overseen by descendants of the original settlers of Western Hennepin County.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc. Historical museums

Title: All My Relations Arts

URL: https://allmyrelationsarts.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery showcasing American Indian artwork since 1999.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Native American artists Indian arts Art museums

Title: Articulture

URL: https://articulture.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery offering art classes to all ages. Founded in 2000.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art -- Study and teaching Art centers

Title: Groveland Gallery

URL: https://grovelandgallery.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery offering exhibition space for contemporary paintings by regional artists. Founded in 1973.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art galleries, Commercial

Title: Hennepin History Museum

URL: https://hennepinhistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum presenting artifacts of Hennepin County's early history, maintained by historical society founded in 1938.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc. Historical museums

Title: Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society, Inc.

URL: https://hennepinoverland.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Organization maintaining a model railroad museum.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Museums Railroads -- Models

Title: Fire Fighters Hall and Museum

URL: https://minnesotafiremuseum.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum dedicated to the history of fire service in Minnesota. Offers tours and classes in fire safety. Current website as of 2022. For earlier, see https://mnfiremuseum.org/.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums Fire departments

Title: Minnetonka Center for the Arts

URL: https://minnetonkaarts.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery offering exhibit space and classes. Founded in 1952.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art -- Study and teaching Art centers

Title: Fire Fighters Hall and Museum

URL: https://mnfiremuseum.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum dedicated to the history of fire service in Minnesota. Offers tours and classes in fire safety.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Fire departments Historical museums

Title: The Minneapolis Police Museum

URL: https://mplspolicemuseum.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum preserving records of the Minneapolis Police Department.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Police Historical museums

Title: Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association

URL: https://nemaa.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Organization of over 1,000 Northeast Minneapolis artists and producer of annual Art-A-Whirl studio tour.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art centers Community organization

Title: Minneapolis Institute of Art

URL: https://new.artsmia.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art museum exhibiting works and artifacts from around the world since 1883.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art museums

Title: Northern Clay Center

URL: https://northernclaycenter.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Ceramic arts gallery offering classes, lectures, and publications. Founded in 1990.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Ceramic sculpture Art -- Study and teaching Art centers

Title: Pavek Museum

URL: https://pavekmuseum.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum of radio, television, and broadcasting equipment. Founded in 1988.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Television broadcasting Radio broadcasting Science museums Historical museums

Title: Robbinsdale Historical Society

URL: https://robbinsdale.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing records and a museum dedicated to the history of Robbinsdale. Founded in 1978.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: St. Bonifacius Historical Society

URL: https://stbonifaciusmnhistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society preserving the records of the settlement of St. Bonifacius. Founded in 2001.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc.

Title: The Museum of Lake Minnetonka

URL: https://steamboatminnehaha.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Living history museum offering cruises on the streetcar steamboat Minnehaha.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Maritime museums Historical museums

Title: Textile Center

URL: https://textilecentermn.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Facility maintained by the Weaver's Guild, with space for classes, exhibits, and performance. Founded in 1994.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art -- Study and teaching Textile crafts Art centers

Title: Bakken Museum

URL: https://thebakken.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Science and innovation museum offering interactive exhibits and educational opportunities. Founded by bio-medical pioneer Earl Bakken in 1975.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Children's museums Science museums

Title: Brooklyn Historical Society

URL: https://thebrooklyns.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society preserving records from Brooklyn Township. Founded in 1970.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc.

Title: The Works Museum

URL: https://theworks.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Science museum focused on engineering, offering interactive exhibits and educational opportunities.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Children's museums Science museums

Title: The Museum of Russian Art

URL: https://tmora.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum preserving the art and culture of Russia and the former Soviet republics.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art, Russian Ethnological museums and collections Art museums

Title: Minnesota Streetcar Museum

URL: https://trolleyride.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Organization preserving historic electric streetcars and related records. Founded in 2004.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Streetcar museums Historical museums

Title: Walker Art Center

URL: https://walkerart.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum dedicated to contemporary visual, performing, and media arts. Founded in 1879.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art, Modern Art museums

Title: Wings of the North

URL: https://wotn.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Air museum dedicated to preserving, restoring, and displaying historical aircraft. Founded in 1998.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Aeronautics -- History Airplanes Historical museums

Title: American Swedish Institute

URL: https://www.asimn.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Cultural organization offering instruction in Swedish culture, language, arts, and history.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Swedish Americans Historical museums History -- Societies, etc. Ethnological museums and collections

Title: Pond-Dakota Mission Park

URL: https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/parks/pond-dakota-mission-park/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historic site of the Oak Grove Mission and the Gideon and Agnes Pond House, Christian missionaries to the Dakota people.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historic house museums Dakota Indians -- Missions Historic sites

Title: Edina Historical Society

URL: https://www.edinahistoricalsociety.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Society overseeing records, historic sites, and a museum dedicated to the history of Edina.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums Historic sites History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society

URL: https://www.elmhs.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society preserving a museum of artifacts from the Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka area. Founded in 1972.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Gallery 5004

URL: https://www.gallery5004.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery offering past and present works by Minnesota artists.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art galleries, Commercial

Title: Golden Valley Historical Society

URL: https://www.goldenvalleyhistoricalsociety.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Society overseeing records, a historic site, and a museum dedicated to the history of Golden Valley. Founded in 1974.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historical museums Historic sites History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery

URL: https://www.maahmg.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Museum dedicated to presenting the historic and current contributions of African Americans to Minnesota culture. Founded in 2018.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   African Americans -- History Historical museums

Title: Maple Grove Arts Center

URL: https://www.maplegroveartscenter.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Gallery offering visual and performing arts space, as well as fine arts classes.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art -- Study and teaching Art centers

Title: Midway Contemporary Art

URL: https://www.midwayart.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art gallery dedicated to the commission and exhibition of contemporary visual art. Founded in 2001.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art centers

Title: Minnetonka Historical Society

URL: https://www.minnetonka-history.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing the preservation of Minnetonka records. Founded in 1970.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Minnesota Center for Book Arts

URL: https://www.mnbookarts.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Organization offering residencies, classes, and exhibitions in book arts. Founded in 1985.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Art -- Study and teaching Artists' books Art centers

Title: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

URL: https://www.mnglassart.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Gallery offering glassworks studio space and classes. Founded in 2009.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Glass art Art centers

Title: Mill City Museum

URL: https://www.mnhs.org/millcity/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historic landmark with a museum dedicated to history of the area flour mill industry. Founded in 2003.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Flour mills Historic sites Historical museums

Title: Minnehaha Depot

URL: https://www.mnhs.org/minnehahadepot/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historic site and museum along the first railroad line built in Minneapolis.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Railroad stations Historic sites Historical museums

Title: The Northrup King Building

URL: https://www.northrupkingbuilding.com/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Art space offering studio and gallery space to local artists.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Artist-run galleries Artists' studios Art galleries, Commercial

Title: Norway House

URL: https://www.norwayhouse.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Cultural organization offering instruction in Norwegian culture, business, and arts.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Norwegian Americans Ethnological museums and collections Art museums

Title: Rockford Area Historical Society

URL: https://www.rockfordmnhistory.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society dedicated to the preservation of the historic Ames-Florida-Stork House since 1986.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historic sites Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Wayzata Historical Society

URL: https://www.wayzatahistoricalsociety.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Historical society overseeing records and a museum dedicated to the history of Wayzata. Founded in 1982.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Historic sites Historical museums History -- Societies, etc.

Title: Weavers Guild of Minnesota

URL: https://www.weaversguildmn.org/

Collection: Arts and Culture in Hennepin County

Description: Organization dedicated to weaving, spinning, and dyeing arts, offering classes, events, and exhibitions. Founded in 1940.

Loading Wayback Capture Info...

Loading video data...

Subject:   Textile crafts Weaving Art centers

Page 1 of 1 (60 Total Results)