ST. PAUL, Minn (March 2, 2023) – The Minnesota Historical Society has welcomed thousands of guests from 36 states, 19 countries, and six different continents to Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition since opening the exhibit doors in October of 2022! Visitors have flocked to the Minnesota History Center to test their detective skills and immerse themselves into what life was like for the world’s most notorious detective.

Visitors of all ages take a step back in time, pouring over original manuscripts and period artifacts while using investigative tools to solve a possible murder. This truly unique exhibition brings author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s vibrant stories to life by highlighting areas of forensic science that enabled Sherlock Holmes to solve the mysteries and crimes of his time.

The exhibition was made possible by contributions from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension alongside St. Paul-based Exhibits Development Group, LLC.

If you haven’t yet had a chance to experience this immersive exhibit, now is your chance! Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition will close to the public on Sunday, April 2. For additional exhibition information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

Craving even more Sherlock Holmes-inspired events and activities? The Minnesota Historical Society has you covered.

Upcoming events include:

Sunday, March 12 - Cracking the Genealogy Case Workshop

Thursday, March 16 - Sherlock/Mystery Trivia Night with Trivia Mafia

Saturday, March 25 - The Historian as Detective: The Case of Eliza Winston

Saturday, April 1 - History's Mysteries Workshop

If you’d like b-roll or to set up an interview, please email jack.bernstein@mnhs.org.

About the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.