Minnesota History Center

The History Center will be open December 26 - January 5 for winter break.

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Inspiring exhibits, thought-provoking programs, live performances, and action-packed discovery

The History Center feeds your curiosity about Minnesota’s stories, people, and places.

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Museum hours

Day Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

All hours

Museum admission

Adult: $15   
Seniors ages 65+, Veterans, Active military, College students: $12   
Children ages 5–17: $8   
Children age 4 and under: Free   
MNHS members: Free   
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day): Free (On-site only)   

Become an MNHS member!   
Museums for All (Free Admission) 
Museums on Us (Card Holder Offer)

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Getting here

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.   
St. Paul, MN 55102   
651-259-3000

The parking lot at the Minnesota History Center is available to building visitors, members, and the general public when spaces are available. Enter from Kellogg Boulevard.

Daily parking is $6. Members receive a discounted rate of $4 when they show their card.

Map & directions

What to see and do

  • Museum.
    Visit exhibits that feature experiences for all ages — from active discovery for children, to timely cultural explorations that enrich your perspective.
    Museum
  • Shopping.
    The museum store features a wide selection of Minnesota-inspired products, gifts, jewelry, and books — including the full catalog of MNHS Press.
    Shopping
  • Rental.
    Whether your event is black-tie or casual, the History Center is a spectacular setting for your special celebration or corporate gathering.
    Rental
  • Library and collections.
    The Gale Family Library is open for on-site research by appointment. Distance services are available.
    Library
  • Stay energized during your visit to the History Center with a delicious meal or snack at Cafe Minnesota.
    Dining
  • More things to see.
    Gather in the community spaces, take a photo in front of a larger-than-life postcard, and so much more!
    More things to see
  • Scouts and youth groups.
    When youth groups come to visit, they’ll receive an introduction from museum staff and self-guided time in the exhibits.
    Scouts and youth groups
  • Field trips.
    School groups have a rich, educational experience with hands-on fun along the way.
    Field trips

Featured exhibit

Girlhood (It’s complicated).
Girlhood (It’s complicated)

September 7, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Explore the ever-evolving experience of girlhood in the US with over 100 objects from the Smithsonian collection, interactive displays, archive photographs, and more. And don’t forget to check out the section on girls’ basketball in Minnesota, developed by the Minnesota Historical Society, digging deeper into the importance of participation, encouragement, and support for women both on and off the court.

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ROS opening
Reframing Our Stories

October 21, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Witness the resilience and strength of Minnesota’s Native communities through stories reframed by their own words, experiences, and perspectives.

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Upcoming special events

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  • Free Thursdays at MHC

    Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

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    Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
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    North Star Voices

    The Experimental City

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    Join us for a free screening of The Experimental City on Saturday, January 4.
  • MNHS Free Admission Day text over an image of a horse-drawn sleigh ride

    Winter Free Admission Day

    Please check the seasonal hours for each site at mnhs.org/visit.

    Free Admission Days are great opportunities to visit historic sites and museums at no cost to you.
  • Author photo in front of historic photo
    History Forum

    The Girls Who Desegregated America’s Schools

    Lectures at 11:00 am, in-person and virtual via Zoom

    A new history of school desegregation in America showing how Black girls led the fight for interracial education
  • Eris

    All Ages Dance Party with DJ Sophia Eris

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    Come see the Girlhood (It's complicated) exhibit and stick around for a family friendly dance party with DJ Sophia Eris
  • Stone

    "Stonebreakers" Film Screening

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    Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon featuring a screening of Stonebreakers by Valerio Ciriaci.