Inspiring exhibits, thought-provoking programs, live performances, and action-packed discovery
The History Center feeds your curiosity about Minnesota’s stories, people, and places.
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Museum admission
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.
October 21, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Witness the resilience and strength of Minnesota’s Native communities through stories reframed by their own words, experiences, and perspectives.
Upcoming special events
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-Meet the Regional Emmy Award-winning host and author Stephanie Hansen
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Lectures at 11:00 am, in-person and virtual via Zoom
World War II history as you’ve likely never heard it before -
-Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
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-Join us for a talk about how two sisters helped unlock the gate to athletic opportunities previously only open to boys.
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-Join us at the Gale Family Library to get hands-on with rare books, archival collections, photographs, and more!
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-Join us for winter break at the Minnesota History Center!