Q: My organization would like to visit your museum as a group.  How do we schedule a Group Tour?

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Q:  Our family is passing through Canby when the Museum is not open.  May we schedule a tour outside of the regular tour hours? 

A:     Tours can be scheduled outside of regular hours for group tours, or those who visit Canby during times when the museum is not daily or seasonally open.

Please email the Lund-Hoel House with the following information:

Depending on Group size, special admission pricing may be available.

Just as soon as we receive the information, a person on the Tour Committee will contact you to confirm the date. 

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Q:  How long is a tour?

A: .    A tour takes approximately 1 hour for the House itself, and additional time can be spent in the Carriage House Interpretive Center.  If you have time constraints, please advise the tour guide. 

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Q:  What is included in the price of admission?

A: .    A tour guide will assist and educate you on the Lund-Hoel House family history and building architecture.  The Carriage House, which is located behind the Museum is an Interpretive Center with many pictures, history, and is also included in the tour.  The Victorian Garden has been restored to plantings typically found around the turn of the century.   Tours typically take a minimum of 1 hour to complete.   

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Q:  Where are you located?

A:     We are located in West Central Minnesota 8 miles from the South Dakota border in Canby, MN.  Canby lies on the crossroads of Highway 75 and Highway 68.  We are approximately 30 miles northwest of Marshall Minnesota. 

The Lund-Hoel House is located two blocks north of the intersection of Highway 75 (A historic By-Way running from Canada to Mexico) and Highway 68.  We are adjacent to Central Park, at the intersection of St. Olaf and 4th St.  The downtown area of Canby is a designated 'Historic District' and many buildings go back to the turn of the century when Canby was first settled.

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Q:  What other attractions are in Canby?

A:      We have great information available at The Depot.  It is a retired train station serving as Canby's Visitors Center and Informational Center from May through October.  It is also an excellent research facility and houses old newspapers and photos.  It is located across from  the Dairy Queen on South Hwy 75.

Camping:  There is camping available at Lake Sylvan Park (near the hospital), Triangle Park (North end of town by the Cenex Station), Del Clark Lake (2 miles south of Canby), and Lake Cochran State Park (10 miles west of Canby).

Events & shopping:  Community events include Polar Weekend in January, Hat Daze weekend in June, Chili Cook-offs.  There is also a community swimming pool, public playgrounds, library, and shopping at 2 antique stores and other local businesses.

Historic Movie Theater: Canby boasts one of the oldest movie theaters in the state and still in operation.  It is open weekends, Friday through Sunday with movies at 7 & 9 pm.  Although it is a historic site, it has added an additional smaller theater to provide the community with two different movies per weekend. 

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Q:  How do I become a contributing member?

A:     New members are always welcome! You may contact us by clicking on the "contact" page, and emailing us.  You may also contact any of the board members, tour guides, or email for more information.   Memberships are $15 per year and are the backbone of our financial resources to maintain the house and provide tours. 

Benefits of being a member include: 

Unlimited visits for you and your family and guests

Reduced prices on materials and items for sale at the museum

Participation in annual and other meetings 

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