Dear Friend:

The Cokato Museum & Historical Society is devoted to developing professional, engaging, and innovative ways to serve its community and preserve its history. Since its opening in 1976, the historical society has worked in partnership with the City of Cokato to support the operation of the museum & studio. During a typical year, the society provides 20-25% of that total cost. Your tax deductible donation goes a long way in supporting our efforts. If you wish, choose to donate towards Museum Funds or Special Projects. We greatly appreciate you.

 Museum Funds

Akerlund Studio Fund

This fund is dedicated toward the preservation, maintenance, and exhibition of the Akerlund Studio, Cokato's National Register Site. 

Learn more about this
rare historic gem here.

Akerlund Model T Fund

Gust Akerlund's 1923 Model-T is still operational largely thanks to the financial support of this fund which is devoted towards the vehicle's maintenance and preservation.

Snowmobile Fund

Once used to deliver winter mail to rural Cokato, this 1918 Model-T Snowmobile runs like a champ.

To continue to keep it in running condition, please donate to the snowmobile fund, which assists with vehicle maintenance and preservation.

Find more about the history of this vehicle here.

General Fund

For this fund you give the Historical Society permission to use your donation towards the project they chose. Some include:
  • Temporary and Permanent exhibits
  • Office equipment and supplies
  • Public programming
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Research services
  • Educational outreach
  • Collections management
  • Mailings and postage
  • Advertising
  • Printing and publications
  • Technology upgrades