One small town, many big stories

One small town, many big stories
One small town, many big stories
Day | Hours |
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Monday | Closed* |
Tuesday | Closed* |
Wednesday | Closed* |
Thursday | 11:00 am–5:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am–5:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am–5:00 pm |
Sunday | 11:00 am–3:00 pm |
Last tour one hour before close.
Open Independence Day, 11:00 am–3:00 am (July 4, 2022)
*Grounds open for self-guided exploration.
Cost | |
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Adults | $10 |
Seniors (65+) Veterans Active military College students Children ages 5-17 |
$8 |
Children age 4 and under | Free |
MNHS members | Free |
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day) |
Free (On-site only) |
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History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
State Park vehicle permit required.
Access through Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park entrance. See written directions.
forestville@mnhs.orgExplore the choices and changes that faced the inhabitants of this area — from ancient peoples to today’s residents. Round out the visit with a game of croquet or horseshoes on the lawn.
Start your Forestville experience at the visitor center!
Explore the choices that changed the path of a once-thriving community’s history.
Enjoy the scenery, go fishing, take a hike, have a picnic, and visit the cave (operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources).