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Location
Accessibility
All hours accessibility available
Visitor tip
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.
Best time
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.
About Oliver Kelley Farm
Educational 1860s working farmstead. Traditional 1860s farm with an educational lab & kitchen, visitor center, trails & store.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Working Farm
- 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
What visitors say
Beautiful and informative. A great outing for the family There's something for everyone. It's a peak into the past in a Beautiful setting. Animals, gardens, buildings. You need to meet Blaze the ox.
Wonderful place to visit with children. They will learn something new about farm. Animals are very good to watch ad pet. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. They have some clean restrooms. If you can make it on summer then able to see…
Came here for educational teatime and it was great little cold the day we came but still was able to go and tour the old house. Great to see all the in period clothing and learn more about how the farm was run would definitely come back…
From 367 Google reviews
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
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