SAUK CENTRE AREA HISTORY MUSEUM
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Historical Sites

Boyhood Home of Sinclair Lewis
810 Sinclair Lewis Avenue in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

320-429-5216 call for tours.

Preserved throughout the years, this historical site is maintained and cared for by the Sinclair Lewis Foundation.


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The Palmer House Hotel

Built on the ashes of the Sauk Centre House Hotel in 1901, the Palmer House is known as one of the most historic hotels in the United States.

This building has stood for over 100 years providing travelers lodging, food and drink.

Tours are available from the current owners and it's history can be explored in the museum.

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Original Main Street

Sauk Centre's Original Main Street is the only one of it's kind on the National Registry of Historic Sites.

Sauk Centre's claim to this title comes from Sinclair Lewis's best selling novel, "Main Street."

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Contact Us

Phone: (320) 351-8777
Address: 430 Main St S
Sauk Centre, Minnesota 56378

Email: [email protected]



Published 2025

Museum Hours

Stop and visit. 
Tuesday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays (Jun-Aug) 9 - 12 p.m.


  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Museum Director
    • Historical Society History
  • Research
    • Family History
    • Historical Sites
    • Early Sauk Centre
    • Sinclair Lewis
    • Then and Now
    • Photo Gallery
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteering
    • Membership
  • Events
    • Past Events
  • Contact Us
  • Links