Events

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex.

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Watch a demonstration and participate in black ash weaving with Naneque LaTender, 2024 Native American Artist in Residence.

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

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

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.

Join us for a remarkable bicycle tour into the past.

Our 1000 Years Ago Today tour focuses on the indigenous agriculture that fueled a building boom and cultural explosion that led to the founding of the largest early city in the US. 

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.

For the month of June, our featured photographer at Split Rock Lighthouse is Travis Novitsky.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

View grand murals, paintings, sculptures and lavish decorations while touring the Minnesota State Capitol.

View grand murals, paintings, sculptures and lavish decorations while touring the Minnesota State Capitol.

Join author Travis Zimmerman and artist Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik as they present their new picture book from MNHS Press.

Bring your dancing shoes to Historic Forestville for a square dance.