Exhibits at MAHS

3M and Maplewood: Magically Adhered

This exhibit traces the history of the arrival and development of 3M within Maplewood. It also looks at the relationship between the company and Maplewood as reflected in jobs, housing, taxes, social groups, and other ways. It demonstrates the mutually beneficial, but fairly discrete, relationship between 3M and Maplewood.

Gladstone

The story of the rise and decline of a Maplewood neighborhood that includes stories, photos, and artifacts from early industries, grocery stores, recreation areas, and schools.

Maplewood Fire Department

Artifacts, photos and interactives from the Gladstone, East County Line and Parkside Volunteer Fire Departments including Gladstone’s first fire engine, a 1923 Pirsch.

The Milk House

What was the purpose of a milk house, what processes occurred here, and what were the connections to the local dairy economy during 1945-1960? See the actual milking equipment from the Bruentrup farm, view videos about dairy farming and feeding milk cows, and learn about milk as a food.