Hours and Admission

Hours

January 1 – May 24, 2024

Closed except for special events.

Grounds open for self-guided exploration.

May 25 – September 1, 2024

DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday11:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–4:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–4:00 pm

September 2 – October 19, 2024

DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday10:00 am–4:00 pm
SundayClosed

October 20 – December 31, 2024

Closed except for special events.

Grounds open for self-guided exploration.

Admission

Adults$10
Seniors ages 65+  
Veterans  
Active military  
College students  
Children ages 5–17
$8
Children age 4 and underFree
MNHS membersFree
Blue Star Families  
(Armed Forces Day–Labor Day)
Free (On-site only)

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Parking

State Park vehicle permit required.

2024 Holiday schedule

  • Open Independence Day (July 4, 2024)
  • Closed all other holidays

Field trips

To schedule a Field trip, call 507-765-2785 or use the field trip request form.

Special offers

6th Grade Minnesota History Pass

Find out how your 6th grader can visit MNHS sites free with a 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass.