Hours and Admission

Museum hours

Day Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

              Museum admission

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

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              Museums for All (Free Admission)

              Museums on Us (Card Holder Offer)

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              2024 Holiday schedule

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                  Gale Family Library

                  The library is open for both advance and walk-in research appointments, and distance services are also available. Details.

                  Library hours

                  Day Hours
                  Monday
                  Tuesday
                  Wednesday
                  Thursday
                  Friday
                  Saturday
                  Sunday

                              Advanced appointments are recommended, but not required. Library admission is free.

                              Please visit the Gale Family Library website for holidays and special hours.

                              Field trips

                              Call 1-888-387-5008 or use the field trip request form to schedule.

                              Special offers

                              6th Grade Minnesota History Pass

                              Find out how your 6th grader can visit MNHS sites free with a 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass.

                              Museums on Us

                              One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch card holders the first full weekend of every month. Bring your card and picture ID.