Step into Cokato’s past—explore the free, family-friendly museum and the award-winning Gust Akerlund Photography Studio, complete with original cameras, furnishings, and its stunning 12-foot skylight.
COKATO MUSEUM NEWS
CLOSED September 5th
Fall Program: Stan Tekiela, Sept 29th at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Room
Fall Program: Stan Tekiela, Sept 29th at 6:00 p.m., Centennial Room
Cokato Museum
Visit the Cokato Museum and connect with local history through fascinating artifacts and engaging exhibits. Perfect for families, school groups, and history buffs, it’s your hands-on gateway to the stories that shaped our community and surrounding area.
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Akerlund Photography Studio
Explore the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio, a fully restored, award-winning early 1900s photography studio on the National Register of Historic Places, complete with original cameras, furnishings, and a striking 12-foot skylight. Ask us for a FREE tour!
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FALL PROGRAM: STAN TEKIELABird Trivia with Stan Tekiela
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Centennial Room, 175 4th St. SW, Cokato (Broadway Ave entrance) The Cokato Historical Society welcomes naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela for an entertaining evening featuring “Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange and Incredible Facts About North American Birds.” Test your bird knowledge with fun and challenging questions and surprising facts. This interactive program is based on Tekiela’s book Bird Trivia. The program is free and open to the public. Come test your bird IQ and learn something new! |
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