Historic Fort Snelling

Many voices, many stories, one place

Hours

**May 31 – September 5, 2022**
Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–4:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am–4:00 pm

Visitor center open until 4:30 pm.
Closed Labor Day (September 3, 2022)

Accessibility

All hours

Admission
	Cost
Adults	$12
Seniors (65+) College students (w/ID)	$10
Children ages 5-17	$8
Children age 4 and under	Free
MNHS members	Free
Native Americans + 5 family members	Free
Veterans and family + 5 family members	Free
Active military + 5 family members (Blue Star Families)	Free (On-site only)

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Getting here

200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111

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This National Historic Landmark resides on Dakota homeland, known as Bdote, with history spanning 10,000 years. Learn stories of the military fort and its surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers and veterans, enslaved people, immigrants, and the changing landscape.

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Interpreters in costume marching and playing flute.

A new vision for Historic Fort Snelling

After more than two years of rehabilitation and improvements, the Minnesota Historical Society is excited to welcome back visitors to Historic Fort Snelling.

Explore the new Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks and experience expanded outdoor learning opportunities with stunning river overlooks, paved pathways, native plantings, enhanced interpretive spaces, and places to reflect.

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