Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum

The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum has been built and will open in May 2007 at their new location on 3rd Street West in downtown Alexandria. A beautiful public park complete with walking paths and picnic areas will be located on the grounds.

From handcrafted wood boats to grand hotels and private fishing clubs, the Minnesota lakes have a rich and colorful maritime and resorting tradition reaching back nearly a century and a half.

In late 1995, a group of visionary citizens - Alexandria residents and long-time summer residents alike – formed the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. They recognized the value of these lake traditions and legacies, and the need to preserve for future generations the memories that make Minnesota so special.