Guided Tours / Group Arrangements

Guided tours are offered during regular museum hours, 10-12 p.m. on Saturdays and
2-4 p.m. on Sundays and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Group tours should be arranged in advance. Whenever possible, they will be scheduled for the day and time requested. Tours normally take between an hour and an hour and a half. Except for students on tours and other visitors under 12, a donation of $3 per visitor is requested.
The public is also welcome to use the research facilities of the museum, and when possible, the volunteer staff will assist those seeking information.

Special Holiday Events

The Carter House is lavishly decorated for the holidays each year, and the Elkader Historical Society hosts a preview party in the museum on Friday evening
the week before Thanksgiving.
Holiday Party 2011: November 18th 5:30pm - 9pm
hors d'oeuvre & Wine
Special Holiday Open Hours: November 19th, 20th, 27th, December 4th & 11th 12pm - 4pm.