About Us
In 1990, a group of dedicated Hollandale residents formed the Heritage Huis Museum to preserve local history and educate the community. People joined the first membership group and began donating artifacts to begin a collection. The beginnings of a catalog recorded those early gifts.
The city of Hollandale contributed the building in which the museum is still located. A distinctive windmill next to the front door reminds people of the town’s links to its Dutch settlers.
Through the years, the museum’s collection of objects has grown. A group of faithful volunteers work to showcase the history that those objects represent. From earliest times, the area has been connected to indigenous people, to explorers, to settlers, and finally to railroad and drainage history. The museum artifacts and stories bring this history to life.
The museum accepts and treasures objects that illustrate this ongoing life. Preserving these glimpses into the past helps visitors understand the present. Eager volunteers show and tell Hollandale’s story by interweaving research and memories of farm and town into life in today’s world.
Visit Us
Planning a family reunion or visiting on your own? Our enthusiastic volunteers will happily guide you through the museum collections.
Looking for a distant relative? Our photograph and obituary collection might help lead you to long-lost members of your family tree.
Remembering your years as a Hollandale farm kid? Check out the machinery collection and the photos of early farm life.
Directions:
We are located at 100 Central Ave S, Hollandale, MN 56045. Look for the windmill on the town’s south side at the corner of Park Avenue West and Central Avenue. Park on pavement in front of the windmill. The museum is located in the annex to the fire station. Its door is opposite the windmill.
Volunteer with Us
Looking to experience unique small town history first hand? One of the best ways is to become a member of the Hollandale Heritage Huis with a yearly $$$ donation.
The volunteer group eagerly welcomes your enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness. Communications, collection care, and data entry are areas that welcome your efforts.
Finally, contributions help the museum thrive. Consider making a financial donation.
If you have an item that you think would be a good fit for the museum’s collection, contact the museum staff to arrange for a discussion.
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Contact Us
Please make arrangements for your visit by contacting us directly using the contact methods listed.
