Clay County Heritage Center

Gallery Exhibits

Gallery Exhibits

The Clay County Heritage Center is located in downtown Spencer. It opened in July 2012 and It houses two galleries and the bulk of our collection. A permanent exhibition in the Dvergsten Gallary titled "This Land We Call Home – Settling Clay County” illustrates archeological, pioneer, and early Clay County histroy, including the 1931 Spencer Fire.

Clay County Heritage Center
  • Open hours:
  • Tuesday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM
  • Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Closed Sunday and Monday
ADMISSION IS FREE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP BY HYVEE.

SOUTH GALLERY EXHIBITS

The South Gallery rotates exhibits every few months using both artifacts from our collection and loaned items.

Our current temporary exhibit  "Heritage & Century Farms of Clay County" is open to the public until January 23, 2024

2023 Exhibit Sponsors

Platinum
($5000+)

John and Carole Lea Cotton
 Gold
($1500-$4999)











 Silver
($500-$1499)

















Craig Neiderheiser-State Farm Insurance

Spencer Ag

Hemphill Law Office
Bronze
($250-$499)

Kari's Fine Clothing for Women

Van Hofwegen & Munter Family Dentistry

Advantage Realty & Land Managment

Premier Communications

CF Industries
Individual &
Family Donors

Gary Grave

David and Jane Kruse