An interactive museum with permanent and changing exhibits, the Minnesota History Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events.
St Paul, MN
Joined July 2015
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We've had to make some difficult decisions regarding our operations for the next few months. We look forward to a time when we can reopen our doors fully to the public.
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For the continued safety of our staff and visitors and in compliance with the governor's March 25 executive order, we are extending our temporary closure. All historic sites will now remain closed to the public through May 1. For more info, visit mnhs.org/covid-19.
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In response to the Minnesota Department of Health’s newest COVID-19 recommendations, the Minnesota Historical Society has decided to close all historic sites and museums to the public starting tomorrow through March 31. Our full statement here: mnhs.org/media/news/11858
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#FirstThursdayFilms 🎞️Each month watch a thought-provoking film and engage in community discussion afterward around historical topics that resonate today. This month (Nov. 7th) features the film "Marshall." Students and educators are encouraged to join!
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The @MNHistoryCenter’s African American Family History Research program is a great resource for anyone seeking to know more about their family origins & their family tree. Be sure to check out the history research tools online & at the Gale Family Library! libguides.mnhs.org/aafh
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See the exhibit "Prince: Before the Rain" starting Sept. 21 at the History Center!
An exhibit of Allen Beaulieu's iconic Prince photos is coming to the
@mnhs Minnesota History Center this fall. blog.thecurrent.org/2019/08/…
ALT Prince kissing woman
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Did you see the @FOX9 story on our new exhibit coming to the @MNHistoryCenter this fall? The “She Voted: Her Fight, Our Right.” exhibit will focus on the roots of the suffrage movement in MN and what those leaders turned to after the country passed the 19th Amendment. #womenvote
Suffrage movement artifacts to be included in exhibit marking 100 years since Minnesota ratified 19th Amendment fox9.com/news/suffrage-movem…
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Welcome #BacktoSchool teachers! Hopefully you survived that first week. We're delighted to support you in any way throughout this school year, through programming, products, resources, and individual interaction to make it the best year it can be. #TEDteam
ALT Meet Matt Horstman, Jen Cadwell-Vaughan, Kara Knight, Heidi Kloempken, Jessica Ellison, and Jaime Rook.
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Such a cool @FirstAvenue story!
There are even more to be found at the @mnhs's "First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom" exhibit, on view at the @MNHistoryCenter until May 3, 2020.
Is there an artist whose songs meant something more or something different to you when you heard them again when you were older? 🤔
Our Marketing Manager @bbarberg shares her @FirstAvenue story:
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It's MN's most-famous nightclub and now an exhibit @MNHistoryCenter Tomorrow, curator B. Erin Cole and @SlingshotAnnie join guest host @BrandtMPR to talk about #FirstAvenue What's your favorite memory from First Avenue? Share it here + tune in at 11 a.m.! mprnews.org/listen
ALT A photo of First Avenue taken in 2009 by Steve Mullis for MPR.
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We’re excited to announce that our historic sites are now members of #BlueStarMuseums, a national program with @NEAarts and @BlueStarFamily! From Armed Forces Day (May 18) to Labor Day (Sept. 2), active military families can get free admission at all Blue Star Museums.
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From bus station to ‘Purple Rain’ to Lizzo, new exhibit traces the evolution, and revolution, of First Avenue pipr.es/C2UmZn4
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The history of @FirstAvenue, originally the crown jewel of Greyhound's bus stations, is now on exhibit at @MNHistoryCenter! | cbsloc.al/2PUFsJ3
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Due to the weather we are having the following sites will be closing today at 3pm, the @MNHistoryCenter, @JamesJHillHouse, and @MillCityMuseum.
Pictured below is a snow scene in 1932.
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Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with @Patty_Peterson at the @MNHistoryCenter MN Jazz Legends starts at 2PM on Sunday, April 14th. More info at jazz88.fm. Tickets available here: mnhs.org/event/6757
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.@GreenCardVoices’s new exhibit at the @MNHistoryCenter features 22 personal narratives of America’s immigrants from 22 different countries—from Bangladesh to Cameroon to Bosnia and Herzegovina—who now live in MN. ow.ly/dEAE30o07ep
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As we break the record for snowiest February ever recorded today, the Minnesota History Center, Mill City Museum, James J. Hill House, and Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post will close early today at 3 pm. All sites are expected to open for normal hours tomorrow.
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Great story! @WoodburyMNPS police using history to better serve the people of @CityofWoodbury. “Woodbury’s police force walked through the 1968 exhibit @MNHistoryCenter contemplating the relationship between police & the community.” startribune.com/woodbury-pol…
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Due to the amount of snow fall we are having, the @MNHistoryCenter and @MillCityMuseum will be closing today at 3:00pm! Stay safe and warm everyone.
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Due to the plunging frigid temps, @MNHistoryCenter will close tonight at 5 pm rather than 8 pm. We encourage all our visitors to stay out of the cold and stay warm!
