Minnesota Historical Society

Featured Events

Winter Adventure Family Day

Jan 25 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Grand Rapids

Make the most of winter at the Forest History Center by heading outdoors to snowshoe, ride bullet sleds, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, or launch snowballs with a giant slingshot.

Tue., Jan 28

History Lounge: Frederick Douglass in MN, 1867

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Sun., Feb 2

Strike! The Workers' Rights Tour

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Tue., Feb 4

First Tuesdays/First Avenue: House Music Dance Night with DJ Michel.Be

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Sun., Feb 9

Washburn A Mill Tour

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Tue., Feb 11

World War II Round Table: Return to the Philippines - The Battle of Manila

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

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Featured Exhibits

Our Home Native Minnesota exhibit now on view.

First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom.

Prince: Before the Rain Exhibit, now on view.

Art from the edge of the Boreal Forest exhibit, now on view, James J Hill House.

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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post books and gifts

The Our Home Native Minnesota exhibit is now on view at the Minnesota History Center. Shop books and gifts from the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post.

New from MNHS Press

When the Stones Came to Town

Stunning images of some of the greatest musicians from rock ’n’ roll history, including both onstage action and behind-the-scenes candids.

Featured MNopedia Article

Theodore Hamm Brewing Company

The Theodore Hamm Brewing Company, one of Minnesota’s most iconic breweries, began brewing beer in about 1865 as Excelsior Brewery in St. Paul. Hamm’s was brewed in Minnesota for well over a century.

History Matters

Save the date

Save the date for History Matters Day at the Capitol, Thursday, March 5.

Collections Item of the Day

St. Paul Winter Carnival Medal, 1888

This early Saint Paul Winter Carnival medal features an eagle with outstretched wings carrying a banner reading: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM". The medal also features the 1888 Ice Palace; the other side depicts Columbia and the date 1888.

Storied

Storied: Queer Voices

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, we asked some of the editors and contributors to the new MNHS Press book, "Queer Voices: Poetry, Prose, and Pride" about what the LGBTQIA movement means to them.