Museums & Memorials

History, architecture, monuments and landmarks, Red Wing has a variety of attractions to keep you busy for days. It was a transportation hub via rail and water in the late 1890s. Strategically located in the Mississippi river valley, it provided various jobs (including creative outlets such as working at the Red Wing Pottery Co.) The various museums offer educational opportunities to help fulfill your curiosity of this river town.  Visit one, or all of the museums, also take time to visit Prairie Island Indian community, Walk/bike the Cannon Valley Trail or pay tribute by visiting the symbolic landmarks & memorials. Click here to explore all the sculptures, memorials and landmarks.