Discover the many stories of Minnesota at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. This museum offers engaging exhibits and interactive displays highlighting the people, places, and events that shaped the state. The Minnesota History Center invites visitors to explore everything from Native history and immigration to politics, pop culture, and beyond. Don’t miss the museum store, and Café Minnesota for great gifts and local bites.
Scroll through the gallery below for a preview of a day at the Minnesota History Center.
1. Interactive Experiences
With loads of hands-on experiences, The Minnesota History Center makes learning fun. Visitors can blast for iron ore, crawl into a tipi, plow a field, play with the power of wind, pack WWII ammunition shells—and that’s just the beginning. It’s fun for kids of all ages! Photos Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society
2. Numerous Exhibits
Explore a diverse array of exhibits at the Minnesota History Center. Experience an interactive look at the past in Then Now Wow. See WWII America in Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. Learn about storms in Weather Permitting. Get insight into the Native experience in Reframing Our Stories. And so much more!
3. Jenny Airplane
Look up from the main rotunda, and you’ll see the life-size replica of the iconic Curtiss Model JN-4 airplane, known as a “Jenny,” soaring above you.
4. Minnesota State Capitol Views
Don’t miss the breathtaking view of the Minnesota State Capitol from the large picture windows in the Great Hall.
5. Museum Store
Before you leave, be sure to stop at the Museum Store. It’s filled with unique gifts, jewelry, and books you won’t find anywhere else.
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