New Ulm Attractions
New Ulm (pop. 13,500) was founded in 1854 by German emigrants, the town has distinct European essence. The town was nearly destroyed during the 1862 Dakota Conflict. Flandrau State Park is located mainly within the city limits.
Brown County Historical Museum
The Brown County Historical Museum occupies the former 1910 New Ulm Post Office, a German-style building in New Ulm. Exhibits include American Indian and Dakota Conflict artifacts as well as items belonging to European immigrants of the area.
Brown County Historical Society
2 North Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073-1714
United States
2 North Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073-1714
United States
Phone 1 (507) 233-2616
Fax 1 (507) 354-1068
Harkin General Store
The Harkin General Store in New Ulm is a restored country store with period merchandise on display. The store was forced to close with much of the unsold inventory still on the shelves when the railroad passed by the small town.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Hermann's Monument
Hermann's monument and statue in New Ulm is 102ft/31m high and is commonly known as "Hermann the German". The monument was erected to honor the memory of Hermann, the Cherusci, who freed the German people from the Roman oppression.
Lind House
The Queen Anne Victorian house was built in 1887 by John and Alice Lind. John Lind was elected as Minnesota's 14th governor in 1899. The house has been restored and contains Lind family memorabilia.
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Way of the Cross
The Way of the Cross on Loretto Hill in New Ulm was constructed in 1903. It features statues depicting Christ's journey to the cross, and a chapel at the top of the hill.
