Redwood County Poor Farm

The Redwood County Poor Farm is a social welfare institution in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, now operating as a museum. The building contains approximately 30 rooms with exhibits of farming tools, medical equipment, military items, and clothing from past centuries.

This facility was established in 1884 and served as a shelter for elderly and impoverished residents until 1967. During this period, it provided housing and agricultural work opportunities for people without means.

The museum displays period rooms that recreate everyday settings like a dining area, kitchen, and doctor's office from different times. Walking through these spaces gives visitors a sense of how people lived and worked in those eras.

The site is open from May through September, Thursday to Sunday between noon and 4 PM. Visitors should arrive early in the day to explore all exhibition rooms at a comfortable pace.

The museum also displays taxidermied wildlife and musical instruments, revealing how people in the region spent their leisure time. These collections offer insights into aspects of life that extended beyond the institution itself.

GPS coordinates: 44.54431,-95.13417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08