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Hours and Admission
April 9 – June 9, 2023
Visitor center open, historic fort open for guided tours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open for Memorial Day Weekend events, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
June 10 – September 3, 2023
Visitor center and historic fort open.
| 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 4, 2023)
September 4 – October 31, 2023
Visitor center open, historic fort open for guided tours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Labor Day (September 4, 2023)
November 1 – December 31, 2023
Visitor center open, historic fort closed.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
April 9 – May 19, 2023
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors ages 65+ College students (w/ID) Active military | $10 |
| Children ages 5–17 | $8 |
| Children age 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS members | Free |
| Native Americans + 5 family members | Free (on-site only) |
| Veterans + 5 family members | Free (on-site only) |
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History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
May 20 – September 3, 2023
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors ages 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 (on-site only) |
| Veterans + 5 family members | Free (on-site only) |
| Active military + 5 family members (Blue Star Families) | Free (on-site only) |
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History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
2023 Holiday schedule
Open
- Memorial Day weekend (May 27–29, 2023, 10:00 am–4:00 pm)
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2023, 10:00 am–4:00 pm)
Closed
- New Year's Day (January 1, 2023)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 16, 2023)
- Presidents' Day (February 20, 2023)
- Easter (April 9, 2023)
- Independence Day (July 4, 2023)
- Labor Day (September 4, 2023)
- Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2023)
- Day after Thanksgiving (November 24, 2023)
- Christmas Eve (December 24, 2023)
- Christmas Day (December 25, 2023)
- New Year's Eve (December 31, 2023)
- New Year's Day 2024 (January 1, 2024)
Field trips
Call 1-888-387-5008 or use the field trip request form to schedule. Visit the Historic Fort Snelling Field Trips page for more information.
Special offers
6th Grade Minnesota History Pass
Find out how your 6th grader can visit MNHS sites free with a 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass.