Discovery Sites
How to get there: At the intersection of Washington St. and 3rd N St.
What you will find: a historic home museum
Services at this site: yes
Wanda Hazel Gag, author of the classic children’s book, Millions of Cats, lived in this house until the age of 29. The home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features skylights, an artist’s studio, and open turrets.
Wanda Gag’s childhood home is a Victorian “painted lady” that has been restored to reveal seven areas of original stenciling by her father Anton. There are displays of family photographs of the Gag children (look for the flamboyant names!) as well as examples of Anton’s professional photography. There are sketches that Wanda did, a blouse that she wore, and a children’s game that she invented. During the restoration of the attic where the children played, 506 items were retrieved from under the floorboards—paintbrushes, watercolors, doll heads, doll clothes, marbles, and beads.
Things to Do: Discovery Site, Museum
Location
226 N. Washington Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
