The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the breeding ground for some of the world’s most famous products and brands, from Nerf balls to Betty Crocker to Target stores. We’ve highlighted many of them in the past (check out our list of iconic Minnesota products here), but there is still more to discover.

That includes the famous Red Wing Pottery brand, which was started in Minnesota in 1861 and has created many distinct pieces through the decades since. Some pieces are highly sought-after collectibles. You’ll see many examples of these pieces and more when you visit the Pottery Museum of Red Wing in Red Wing, Minnesota. The 13,000-square-foot space shows off thousands of examples of the company’s stoneware, dishes, and folk art creations. It’s a wonderful way to explore this part of Minnesota’s history. Read on below to learn more about this amazing museum:

The Pottery Museum of Red Wing is a fascinating attraction in Red Wing, Minnesota. The 13,000-square-foot space displays thousands of pieces created in the Red Wing pottery factory. It's a piece of Minnesota history!
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There are many areas to explore in the museum. One popular place is known as the Red Wing Saloon. It's set up to show what a pre-1920s saloon would have looked like. It includes many stoneware liquor jugs created by Red Wing Pottery.
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Beyond the museum, there are many different types of pottery to explore. A huge showroom displays more than 6,000 pieces of all different types.
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There is a large section of Red Wing dinnerware in more than 100 different patterns. Many visitors will recognize patterns that parents and grandparents owned!
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There's also a huge display of colorful art pottery. There are many different pieces of different shapes and colors. If you're an art lover, you'll adore checking out these pieces.
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The collection of lunch hour pottery is also fascinating. These pieces were created by Red Wing Pottery employees during breaks. They're absolutely gorgeous examples of Minnesota folk art.
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Of course, many visitors will recognize the stoneware jugs and crocks on display. There are dozens upon dozens of examples of these famous pieces!
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A trip to this Red Wing Pottery museum is a fascinating look at one of Minnesota’s most famous creations. You’ll certainly learn about the company’s history when you visit, and you might just get inspired to start collecting pieces yourself! For more information about visiting the museum, be sure to visit their website and Facebook page.

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