Children's Museums

Oliver Kelley Farm

Name: Oliver Kelley Farm
Address: 15788 Kelley Farm Rd, Elk River, MN 55330, Elk River, MN, US
Telephone: (763) 441-6896
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (367 reviews)

📍 15788 Kelley Farm Rd, Elk River, MN 55330

📞 (763) 441-6896

🌐 www.mnhs.org/kelleyfarm

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	9 AM–3 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Oliver Kelley Farm

Educational 1860s working farmstead. Traditional 1860s farm with an educational lab & kitchen, visitor center, trails & store. Oliver Kelley Farm is a working 1860s farmstead that operates as a living history museum where visitors can participate in seasonal farming activities that change with the agricultural calendar. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 367 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic Working Farm
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 1860s farmstead, farm animals, nature trails, seasonal farming activities
Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, $8 children 5–17, free under 5
Location: Elk River, Minnesota

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Oliver Kelley Farm is a working 1860s farmstead that operates as a living history museum where visitors can participate in seasonal farming activities that change with the agricultural calendar
⭐The farm features an immersive film experience about food and farming history in its visitor center, connecting historical farming practices to modern food systems
⭐The attraction offers a farm-themed escape room adventure specifically designed for children ages 10 and under, combining historical education with interactive play
⭐The farm is located along nature trails that traverse the Mississippi River through woodlands and restored prairie habitats, integrating natural landscape education with historical farming interpretation
⭐Oliver Kelley Farm hosts 'From the Land to the Table' storytelling events featuring cultural cuisine, connecting historical farming practices to ethnic food traditions and culinary history

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Start at the visitor center to watch the immersive film about food and farming history before exploring the grounds—this provides valuable context that enhances understanding of the 1860s farmstead and seasonal activities you'll encounter.
🕐Plan your visit for summer to experience the gardens in full bloom and see the natural beauty of the restored prairie and woodlands along the Mississippi River, which visitors specifically highlighted as a seasonal highlight.
💡Don't miss meeting Blaze the ox and participating in goat feeding—multiple visitors mentioned these animal interactions as memorable highlights, and staff-led demonstrations in the barn and fields provide hands-on learning opportunities.
💡Bring children ages 5-17 during the warmer months to take advantage of seasonal farming activities that align with the farming cycle, and consider the farm-themed escape room for kids 10 and under as a unique educational activity.
💬If you're a Minnesota History Society member, military family, or qualify for Museums for All, admission is free—otherwise adult admission is only $12, making it an affordable educational outing compared to other attractions.