Rental
Hold your next meeting, event, reception, or memorial service at Historic Fort Snelling, conveniently located next to Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel and near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Plank Museum & Visitor Center
Located within a rehabilitated historic 1904 cavalry barracks, the Plank Museum & Visitor Center includes a classroom/conference room and event space available for rental. Additional spaces in the visitor center may be available to include with your rental, dependent upon availability.
Classroom/Conference Room
- Capacity: 50 people, depending on layout
- Variety of layouts available
- 1,000 square feet
- Rental includes tables, chairs, Wi-Fi, ceiling-mounted projector, and retractable screen.
Event Space
- Capacity: 140 people, depending on layout
- Variety of layouts available
- 3,400 square feet
- Rental includes tables, chairs, Wi-Fi, two ceiling-mounted projectors, two retractable screens, PA system and microphone.
Landscape
An outdoor gathering space overlooking the Mississippi River is available for rental on a limited basis. Please note that indoor space in the visitor center is required in conjunction with an outdoor rental for restroom access and as an inclement weather back-up.
- Capacity: 250 people
- Wifi and electrical access
- Closest restroom access is in the Plank Museum & Visitor Center, approximately 175 yards from the amphitheatre.
- Chairs are not included when renting this space
Historic Fort
Rentals inside the walls and buildings of the historic fort are only allowed under limited circumstances. Catering is not permitted inside the walls of the historic fort. We do not host weddings inside the historic fort.
Fees
Rental fees are based on on many factors, including length of event, date/time of day, estimated attendance, staffing, and type of event. We will quote you a rate after gathering some basic information about your rental.
Logistics
Food and Drink
- As per Hennepin County guidelines, food for rental events must come from a licensed kitchen (caterer, grocery store, etc.) and cannot be homemade. Event prep room available for caterers–cooking not allowed on premises.
- Catering staff or rental client are responsible for removing all trash and leaving the site in a clean, orderly state. Catering equipment may not be delivered the day before or left overnight after an event. The event user selects and pays for all catering costs.
- Tablecloths will be included with your rental package estimate if renting the Event Space.
Decoration and Signage
- No signage or decorations may be placed on historic surfaces and woodwork, including floors, walls, and columns.
- Open flames and decorations with glitter are not allowed.
- Special requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Inquiries
- Please contact us at ftsnelling@mnhs.org to inquire about a rental, set up a site visit, or with any additional questions.
