Runestone Museum Foundation - History museum in Alexandria - 206 Broadway St, USA

As someone who knew NOTHING about the Runestone, I admit this museum did an amazing job educating me not just about the deep history of the Runestone but of other histories as well (of the native Americans in the area) The museum was great and told the complex history of the Runestone in a way a beginner like me could understand. I appreciated the extra stuff outside which gives context to the city of Alexandria as a whole. This place is great for families and kids to! Interesting place to stop if your interested in this sort of thing

I've taken my family here twice and both times we loved it. The staff is always so welcoming and accommodating. So much work and care has been put into the displays and it shows. This is some of the most important and unique history in Minnesota and is a must-see for anyone and everyone in this state and beyond. I had no idea there were so many more viking artifacts unearthed on Minnesota ground in addition to the iconic kensington runestone itself. Amazing collection of native American items as well.

The curator was amazing. So friendly. We took the kids out of school for the day for a field trip from Mankato. They lived the treasure hunt, the games, and they learned so much. And I finally got to lay my own eyes upon the stone. What a great way to spend Yule.

This was a fun and interesting museum. There was a lot of facts and artifacts to discover both native American and norse. The rune stone was very cool to see. The viking ship section was closed for the season so we plan to come back to see that once it reopens. The woman working the front desk was Shelly. She was a sweetheart. Very nice to talk to. She had a sweet soft voice.

We mustn't forget the past! We MUST preserve it! Not only does this museum have on display the authentic 1362 Runestone,but tells the history of it's finding,the controversy&so much more. There is much to see,hear,touch&learn about many other subjects of the past. You won't be disappointed.

small town “museum”. not really easy to know what is a real artifact and what’s a replica. they don’t care much about this, so, even if they do have some great indigenous pieces, i like more the taxidermy and the everyday items that seems really authentic. the rune stone itself is interesting: some part history and huge part conspiracy theories. i mean, it’s funny, but not scientific. they have audio visits BUT don’t allow people to have access to the wifi EVEN if we were the only ones around the whole time. i loved the plush birds with real cornell university calls that are sold by the shop.

I’ve lived in the area for twelve years and had never visited the museum. I finally visited and found the museum to be quite interesting. The layout takes one through time in the area and many historical facts and events are well done. If one finds oneself with a question of what to do, this should be on your list.

This was a great family place to visit. There is a lot more than the Runestone. There is a pioneer village, American Indian artifacts, local artifacts, a replica viking ship, and more Nordic artifacts. There is activities for kids to do and some games to play. The Runestone is controversial piece of history and was very cool to see in person. Check out the History channel special on it as well as the museum. Don't rely on Wikipedia when finding out information, come and see it in person. Was worth the price of admission.