About the Historical Society
One of nation's premier state historical organizations operating museums and 26 historic sites statewide. Extensive collections on Dakota and Ojibwe peoples, immigration, and Iron Range mining.
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is one of the nation's premier state historical organizations. It works to bring forward, share, and preserve the diverse histories that make up Minnesota's complex past, operating a network of museums and historic sites along with extensive collections, research services, and educational programming. The organization's flagship facility is the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
What MNHS Offers
- Historic sites and museums — a statewide network of locations to experience Minnesota history firsthand.
- Collections and research tools — searchable records, photographs, three-dimensional and archaeological objects, artwork, oral histories, maps, and the Gale Family Library for genealogical research.
- Exhibits — including "The Stories We Keep: 25 Objects from MNHS," drawn from the Society's collections.
- Education and publications — field trips, the Northern Lights textbook, primary sources, and MNHS Press, a leading publisher on the history of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
Planning Your Visit
The Minnesota History Center is located at 345 Kellogg Boulevard West in St. Paul, and MNHS operates many additional historic sites and museums around the state. Tickets, tours, and event schedules vary by location. For current hours, admission, exhibits, and the full list of historic sites, visit the official website at mnhs.org before planning your trip.
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