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MEMBERSHIP

• Join us at the D-C Community Expo on Saturday, February 28th for a FREE pancake breakfast and to explore what services and business opportunities our community has to offer!
  Stop by our booth to test your Cokato trivia skills and get the scoop on our upcoming activities. Admission to the Expo is FREE! We can’t wait to see you there!
• See our Facebook page for weather-related closings.​ During the winter, if the Dassel-Cokato schools close or have a late start due to weather, the Cokato Museum will follow suit. 
• The Akerlund Photography Studio is currently CLOSED for restoration. Projected to reopen spring of 2026.

COMING SOON!

Step into a world of imagination, nostalgia, and play at the Cokato Museum as it unveils its newest exhibit, Once Upon a Toy Box, opening Tuesday, April 21, 2026!

This playful journey through time celebrates the toys, games, and dolls that shaped childhoods from generations past through the 2000s. From timeless classics to modern favorites, visitors will rediscover beloved playthings of the past and maybe even spot a treasured toy from their own toy box.

“Once Upon a Toy Box” invites guests of all ages to relive memories, spark conversations, and share stories across generations. Whether you grew up spinning tops, playing video games, or caring for your favorite doll, this exhibit is sure to bring a smile—and perhaps a little friendly competition.

Join us on April 21 and experience the magic, creativity, and joy that prove some things never go out of style: a good toy and a great imagination.

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Mission Statement: 

The Cokato Historical Society is committed to actively collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Cokato and the surrounding area in the community and beyond.  To present programs to an audience of all ages, and maintain ties with our ethnic heritage, which is predominantly Swedish and Finnish.