Many voices, many stories
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Historic Fort Snelling
Many voices, many stories
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors (65+) College students (w/ID) Active military |
$10 |
| Children ages 5-17 | $8 |
| Children age 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS members | Free |
| Native Americans | Free |
| Veterans and family | Free |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
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Getting here
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111
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.
A new vision for Historic Fort Snelling
A new vision for Historic Fort Snelling
The vision for a revitalized Historic Fort Snelling is to provide a place to learn, share, and connect to all of the complex stories that shape our history in Minnesota.
With a human history 10,000 years in the making, the area around Fort Snelling, known as Bdote by the Dakota, is the site of essential stories of our shared past — some well-known, others known by very few.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Grounds pass
Your grounds pass ticket includes access inside the walls of the historic fort, the round tower, restrooms, and museum store.
Shop
The Historic Fort Snelling museum store, located in the wood barracks inside the historic fort, offers a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs for all ages.