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Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Days

Published April 23, 2025 | Updated April 25, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

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Exterior view of a historic stone building with tall chimneys under a blue sky. Text overlaid on the image says "Minnesota Historical Society" and "Free Admission Days!.

Four times a year the Minnesota Historical Society hosts a free admission day featuring historical sites and museums in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

Mill City Museum with people.

Do you enjoy learning about the history of Minnesota? Then we have a thrifty tip for you! Every quarter, the Minnesota Historical Society hosts a free Saturday where all their historical sites and museums are free! Coming up is the Spring Free Admission Day on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

A scenic view of Split Rock Lighthouse surrounded by snowy trees under a bright blue sky. The lighthouse sits on snow-covered ground, with sunlight casting shadows. A sign is visible near the building pointing to the lighthouse and the hoist and derrick site.

There are quite a few historical sites and museums locally and in greater Minnesota. Which one will you explore?

Alexander Ramsey House.

Twin Cities Metro Area Locations

  • Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul
  • James J. Hill House, St. Paul (Special hours: 11am – 5pm. Self-guided tours only. Due to an event, Summit Avenue is closed early morning but will reopen. Expect increased traffic in the area through 1pm)
  • Mill City Museum, Minneapolis (Flour Tower tours not available)
  • Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River (Spring Cleaning Day on the Farm)

Greater Minnesota Area Locations

  • Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lower Sioux Agency, Morton
  • Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Continue your history adventures throughout the year with a 45% discount on a Minnesota Historical Society Membership.

Fort Snelling.

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