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Visit
Locations
In the metro
In Greater Minnesota
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Birch Coulee Battlefield
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Charles Lindbergh House and Museum
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Comstock House
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Folsom House
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Forest History Center
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Fort Ridgely
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Harkin Store
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Historic Forestville
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Jeffers Petroglyphs
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Lac qui Parle Mission
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Lower Sioux Agency
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Marine Mill
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post
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Snake River Fur Post
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Split Rock Lighthouse
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Traverse des Sioux
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W. W. Mayo House
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Explore
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Collections & Indexes
Search artifacts, people records, digital newspapers, archival collections, and more.
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MNHS Press
Browse MNHS books, and explore MNopedia, our online Minnesota encyclopedia.
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Digital Newspapers
Access to millions of digital newspaper pages through the Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub.
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Minnesota History magazine
A lively, richly illustrated magazine published quarterly. Purchase recent issues and explore the archive.
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Research Help
Get your research started with online tools and resources from the Gale Family Library.
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Preservation
Learn how we preserve and protect our state’s objects, documents, and places.
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Educate
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Education Overview
Resources, programs and events to support Minnesota history education for teachers and students.
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National History Day
Students choose a topic on an annual theme, then research and present papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries and websites.
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Northern Lights
Minnesota social studies curriculum for sixth graders.
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Supplemental Curriculum Products
Enrich your lessons and engage students in complex history topics with our curriculum products.
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Teacher Professional Development
Discover new teaching practices and broaden your knowledge in an MNHS professional development workshop.
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6th Grade History Pass
Minnesota 6th graders are granted FREE admission to MNHS historic sites and museums for one year. Teachers and parents may order them now!
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Field Trips
Transport your students to hands-on history destinations.
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Teacher Memberships
Discounted admission for educators.
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Teaching Native American History & Culture
Resources developed to broaden your knowledge and engage students.
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Who We Are
Learn how we use the power of history to transform livesPreserving our past, sharing our state's stories and connecting people with history.
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Support Us
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Become a Member
Members get the best deal in history with free general admission and discounts on events, purchases, and more at our historic sites and museums for a full year.
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Donate
Tax-deductible donations of all sizes help MNHS provide extraordinary services to nearly one million visitors each year.
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Corporate Giving
North Star Circle members are a distinguished group of supporters who serve as Minnesota history’s strongest advocates.
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Shop
Shop for books and gifts relating to the fascinating people, long history, and unique culture of Minnesota.
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Advocate for History
Speak up for history. Talk with your legislators, our governor, and your community leaders.
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