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1. runestonemuseum.orgRunestone Museum – Alexandria MN – Preserving Our Past

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   About Us. The World Famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its’ doors in 1958. Read More. Events. Here's what's happening. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates! Click to view Calendar. Get Involved.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kensington_RunestoneKensington Runestone - Wikipedia

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   The Kensington Runestone is a slab of greywacke stone covered in runes that was discovered in central Minnesota, United States, in 1898. Olof Ohman, a Swedish immigrant, reported that he unearthed it from a field in the largely rural township of Solem in Douglas County. It was later named after the nearest settlement, Kensington .

3. thevikingherald.com › article › the-kensington-runeThe Kensington Runestone: A Viking mystery in the heart of ...

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   Oct 28, 2023 · Today, you can find the Kensington Runestone at the official Runestone Museum in nearby Alexandria. Though the runestone was the sole exhibit when the museum first opened, visitors can now look forward to a wide range of other attractions, including a children's discovery room, an Ice Age exhibit, and a 40-foot replica Viking ship.

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5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g29589-dRunestone Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   About. Rated a Gem “must-see” point of interest by AAA. This kid-friendly museum has a Scavenger Hunt for the young and young at heart! Our most famous artifact is the Kensington Runestone and its mysterious runic message. Was it carved in 1362? Recent laboratory and linguistic analysis of the stone suggests yes!

6. www.exploreminnesota.com › runestone-museum › 2210Runestone Museum | Explore Minnesota

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   (320) 763-3160 (Phone) (320) 763-9705 (Fax) View Website. Send Email. I-94 Exit 103. Located at the north end of Broadway, north of 3rd Avenue, just to the south of the recently moved Big Ole statue. Get Directions. About. Home of the World Famous Kensington Runestone--making Alexandria, MN the Birthplace of America!

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   Where did the Kensington Runestone come from?

   • We have the Kensington Runestone in our museum. The Runestone and the enduring mystery of its origin continues to be the hallmark of the Runestone Museum. This intriguing artifact was discovered in 1898, clutched in the roots of an aspen tree on the Olof Öhman farm near Kensington, MN ( 15 miles southwest of Alexandria ).

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   Where can I find the Kensington Runestone?

   • Today, you can find the Kensington Runestone at the official Runestone Museum in nearby Alexandria. Though the runestone was the sole exhibit when the museum first opened, visitors can now look forward to a wide range of other attractions, including a children's discovery room, an Ice Age exhibit, and a 40-foot replica Viking ship.

   The Kensington Runestone: A Viking mystery in the heart of the USA

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   What is the Runestone Museum Foundation?

   • The Runestone Museum Foundation has been inspiring curiosity for more than 50 years. Find out more! The World Famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its’ doors in 1958. Here's what's happening.

   Runestone Museum – Alexandria MN – Preserving Our Past

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   Is Kensington Runestone a'must-see'?

   • Rated a Gem “must-see” point of interest by AAA. This kid-friendly museum has a Scavenger Hunt for the young and young at heart! Our most famous artifact is the Kensington Runestone and its mysterious runic message. Was it carved in 1362? Recent laboratory and linguistic analysis of the stone suggests yes!

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