May We Set A Place For You?
A first-class facility with impeccable service
The Minnesota History Center can make your next event spectacular!
We provide customized service for meetings as small as five people to gala receptions up to 2,000.
Whether your event is black tie or casual, the Special Events staff work with you from beginning to end to produce a successful event.
A unique setting
The Minnesota History Center's distinctive architecture adds a unique ambiance to your event. Constructed of Minnesota granite and limestone with marble accents, the History Center's spaces offer classic flair with grand vistas of the State Capitol, Cathedral of Saint Paul and the downtown Saint Paul skyline.
The History Center is the place for...
- corporate dinners
- VIP receptions
- awards ceremonies
- elegant weddings
- family reunions
- anniversary parties
- conferences
- concerts
- theatrical performances
History Center spaces include
- Spaces to shape your own history: Great Hall
- Let us provide an elegant backdrop: Capitol Concourse
- Sit back and enjoy the show: 3M Auditorium
- Practical spaces for special needs: Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Education Center
- Cozy areas within a grand setting: Heffelfinger Room or Café Minnesota
- Comfortable conference room for serious work: Irvine Room
For More Information
Contact the special events office by phone 651-259-3030 or email.



