Minnesota History Center
(651) 296-6126
345 Kellogg Boulevard W
St Paul,
MN
55102
44.9486
-93.1058
Neighborhoods: Northwestern Precinct, Downtown
Hours:
Museum hours:
Tue 10am-8pm
Wed-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 12pm-5pm
What People Are Saying About Minnesota History Center
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In Short
With changing exhibits, a lengthy roster of special events and an inclusive attitude, this center offers a welcoming space for all Minnesotans. The center is home to thousands of artifacts, ranging from a 1950s Univac computer to the homemade boat that Gerry Spiess sailed across the Atlantic. While there are more family-friendly exhibits, sections like "Tales of the Territory" exhibit, with its thought-provoking multimedia look at Indian treaties, are more somber.
User Reviews
amberh30
July 18, 2006
very well worth it! take at least 2-3 hrs. for all ages....old and young. Many things are hands on-very cool!
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zackhairy
June 22, 2003
This is a great place for kids to go. It is fairly small and there is great things for kids to do. It's good for field trips and dosn't take all that much time to look at it all. It's great. Enjoy!!!
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Proofwell
September 11, 2002
When we took her kids to the MN History Center, my friend was afraid they would be bored and wanting to leave shortly after arriving. Was she wrong! We stayed until closing and enjoyed the media show, the recording booth, the barber shop, the "Lincoln Log" cabin, the tornado show and the grain elevator (great for climbing).
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The Extras:
An extensive research library houses maps, books, photographs, newspapers and census records. Call for library hours before you go.
Know Before You Go:
For kids interested in a bit of history, this is a great place to start the learning process.
