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Minnesota History Center
345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul, MN 55102
One block NE of the Cathedral of St. Paul at Kellogg and John Ireland Blvds. On-site parking in $6.
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An interactive museum with permanent and changing exhibits, the Minnesota History Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days, and other special events throughout the year. The building is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives, a research destination for schoolchildren, family historians, and academics
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Rates
- Adults: $12.00
- Seniors 65+: $10.00
- Veterans: $10.00
- Active military: $10.00
- College students: $10.00
- Children age 5-17: $6.00
- Children age 4 and under: FREE
- MNHS members: FREE
- Tuesday admission 3-8 pm: FREE
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Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
- Catering available
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 597 reviews
This is one of the best history museums for the money anywhere I have been. Some permanent exhibits but lots of exhibits rotate so there is always something new and interesting. Excellent cafe too.
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hborrm2264,
February 4, 2020
Great displays about many diverse aspects of Minnesota history. I love that they include different time periods and a variety of cultural displays, some changing every few months. The First Avenue...
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651Retiredtraveler,
January 27, 2020
A beautiful collection, excellent and helpful genealogy library, fun twin gift shops. The collection is fun and informative. There is a version of Lindberg’s Jennie hanging in one of the...
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Kristin D,
January 15, 2020
This museum is amazing! Many history museums can be dull and boring but that is so not the case for this Minnesota museum! Everything here is so hands on! There were lots of school groups visiting...
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sitesandbitesjournal,
January 3, 2020
Visited to learn more about an ancestor where records were at the MHC. It helped that index of library’s holding are on its website. Helpful staff
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Jean K,
December 30, 2019
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Celebrate the life of Prince at the Minnesota History Center's "First Avenue" exhibit / Melanie Graves
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Minnesota-made jackets, blankets and plush toys at Bemidji Woolen Mills / Lisa Meyers McClintick