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Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum, Little Falls, MN

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Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum

A nonprofit museum near Camp Ripley that tells the history of Minnesota's military service and its veterans.

21702 Haven Road, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Little Falls, MN

About Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum

The museum sits beside Camp Ripley, a state military training center north of Little Falls, and preserves the military history of Minnesotans. Its exhibits cover conflicts from the Civil War through the Global War on Terror, and its collections include artifacts, archives, and personal histories. It also publishes podcasts, written features, and video stories that extend its galleries. Its mission covers every branch of service and the home front. It operates as a public-private partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota National Guard.

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