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Until we can welcome you back to our sites and museums, we invite you to continue to learn about history with us online.
Featured Exhibits
Featured Event
Thu., Jan 28, 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Conversation with Jennie Kappenman
Join beadwork and textile artist Jennie Kappenman (Red Lake Ojibwe) and collections outreach specialist Rita Walaszek Arndt (White Earth Ojibwe) for a conversation about contemporary and historic Ojibwe designs.
History is Now
History is Now
We are living in a historic moment. Together, Minnesotans and MNHS are capturing and sharing history in real time. Join us in creating conversations that lead to real connection, deeper reflection, new questions, and purposeful action.
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We are grateful for your support of history. Please take a moment to express your appreciation to our state’s elected leaders for continued support from the State of Minnesota.
Storied
Storied & more videos
Discover the stories we share. Uncover the real people behind the dates with the Storied series, then go on to explore the rest of our educational, entertaining video content.
MNHS Press
Pints North
Crack open a cold one and venture into the fun and exciting world of Minnesota craft beers, taprooms, and brewmasters with this inside look at beer making and beer culture. Learn more about Pints North and other great holiday gift books from MNHS Press.
Online Exhibit
Votes for Women
On the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, find your inspiration in these stories of Minnesota women. Learn how the landmark 19th Amendment was one step in the struggle to overturn barriers to voting rights that persist to this day.
Gale Family Library
Education
Distance learning resources
Online and low-tech educational resources to support Minnesota's teachers and students.