Events

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.

Join us for a remarkable bicycle tour into the past.

Our 1000 Years Ago Today tour focuses on the indigenous agriculture that fueled a building boom and cultural explosion that led to the founding of the largest early city in the US. 

For the month of June, our featured photographer at Split Rock Lighthouse is Travis Novitsky.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

View grand murals, paintings, sculptures and lavish decorations while touring the Minnesota State Capitol.

View grand murals, paintings, sculptures and lavish decorations while touring the Minnesota State Capitol.

Join author Travis Zimmerman and artist Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik as they present their new picture book from MNHS Press.

Bring your dancing shoes to Historic Forestville for a square dance.

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with a tour focusing on African American history at the fort.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Join us on Wednesday, June 19th for a special story time and book signing at the Minnesota History Center.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission!

Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.

Join us in the beautifully restored Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center for a complimentary cup of coffee and in-depth discussions of the site’s long and varied history.

Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission!

Learn about the art of making spear points and arrowheads.

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.