Inspiring exhibits, thought-provoking programs, live performances, and action-packed discovery
The History Center feeds your curiosity about Minnesota’s stories, people, and places.
Museum hours
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Museum admission
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| Adult | $15 |
| Seniors ages 65+, Veterans, Active military, College students | $12 |
| Children ages 5–17 | $8 |
| Children age 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS members | Free |
| Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day – Labor Day) | Free (On-site only) |
Become an MNHS member!
Museums for All (Free Admission)
Museums on Us (Card Holder Offer)
Getting here
345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-259-3000
The parking lot at the Minnesota History Center is available to building visitors, members, and the general public when spaces are available. Enter from Kellogg Boulevard.
Daily parking is $6. Members receive a discounted rate of $4 when they show their card.
What to see and do
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Featured exhibit
September 7, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Explore the ever-evolving experience of girlhood in the US with over 100 objects from the Smithsonian collection, interactive displays, archive photographs, and more. And don’t forget to check out the section on girls’ basketball in Minnesota, developed by the Minnesota Historical Society, digging deeper into the importance of participation, encouragement, and support for women both on and off the court.
Witness the resilience and strength of Minnesota’s Native communities through stories reframed by their own words, experiences, and perspectives.
Featured display
Visit the Minnesota History Center for a glimpse into St. Paul author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s early life and influences, told through photos, maps, newspapers, letters, and other historical materials from the Minnesota Historical Society collections.
Upcoming special events
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-Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking! -
-Join Hmong community members for an evening to commemorate fifty years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota. -
-Join Robin Doroshow and Kate Dietrick for a conversation about the need for – and the fun had by – Jewish sororities. -
-Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center. -
-Double Discount Days invites you to meet the MNHS Press authors honored as finalists at the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards. -
-Join us for a fun-filled night that will merge two of our favorite things - archival footage and bingo.