Concert and Recital Rentals
Plan a Visit
Hold your next concert or recital at the James J. Hill House. This Gilded Age mansion completed in 1891 for “Empire Builder” James J. Hill and his family is a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the Minnesota Historical Society.
- Location: On historic Summit Ave., near the Cathedral of St. Paul.
- Capacity: Maximum 120 people.
- Piano: The Hill House can accommodate a rental piano. A Steinway grand piano is available.
- Receptions: Pre-/post-concert receptions may be held for an additional fee.
- Tours: Audience members may tour the Hill House at no additional charge.
- Fee: $400 base rental fee per performance.
- Box Office: User determines ticket price and retains all proceeds. Hill House staff can handle telephone reservations and box office responsibilities, if desired. (Audience members typically pay with cash or check).
- Publicity: When possible, concerts will be listed on Hill House promotional material and press releases circulated to area media.
Information & Scheduling
Contact Craig Johnson at 651-296-9396/ craig.johnson@mnhs.org or Sara Scrimshaw at 651-296-5662/ sara.scrimshaw@mnhs.org.
“The acoustics are great, the staff is helpful and the setting is warm and inviting. Our audiences love the combination of music followed by tours of the house.”
~ Lenore Weir, Classic Sounds
