Winona Museums

Minnesota Marine Art Museum
800 Riverview Drive
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507- 474-6626
Website: www.minnesotamarineart.org

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum currently features four major art collections, making it a regional and national attraction. The Burrichter-Kierlin Marine Art Collection, on loan to the museum, features oil paintings, watercolors and three-dimensional marine art objects from a variety of countries and periods created by many of the world's most important marine artists. The Leo and Marilyn Smith Folk Art Collection consist of distinctive wood carved and hand painted sculptures that capture the spirit of small town river life. A collection of photographs and maps by Henry Peter Bosse reflect 19th century Mississippi River life and landscapes.

 Winona County Historical Society
160 Johnson Street
Winona, MN 55987-3434
Phone: 507- 454-2723
Website: www.winonahistory.org

Professionally constructed exhibits examine life in Winona as lived by both lumber baron and laborer. The encircling balcony gallery -- once an exercise track -- houses the "County Time-Line" exhibit, which begins with the area's unique geologic formation and a superb collection of Native Americana. The exhibit surprises visitors with the unexpected: Winona's rowdy past, a brief history of our sewers, and the Cold War parking plans to be used during a nuclear war are among the less typical topics examined. 

 Watkins Heritage Museum
150 Liberty Street
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507- 457-6095
Website: www.watkinsonline.com

This facility offers a glimpse into the past with its historical exhibits. What began in 1868 when J.R. Watkins perfected his direct sales strategy and guaranteed satisfaction is featured throughout the museum. It highlights the success of Watkins and the corporation through literature, product packaging, photos, and more.