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.

Conference room at Historic Fort Snelling.

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.

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.