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Field Trips: James J. Hill House
Explore upstairs-downstairs life at this grand 42-room mansion, built for the Hill family in 1891.
Industry & Influence
Program designed for grades 4-8 but adaptable to all students of all ages.
Visit all four floors in the Gilded Age Mansion of James J. Hill, founder of the Great Northern Railway. Through an inquiry-based activity and guided exploration, students will engage in critical thinking to explore the lives of the Hill Family and Staff and how the “Empire Builder” legacy continues to impact St. Paul and the state of Minnesota.
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James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Directions and parking
Available
- Fall, September through November 20: Wednesday - Friday
- Winter, January through March: Wednesday - Friday
- Spring, April through June 12: Wednesday - Friday
Length of Program: One Hour
Capacity
- Wednesdays, 125 people per tour time
- Thursdays/Fridays, 50 people per tour time
Cost
- $8 per student
- $80 minimum group fee
- District staff FREE
- One free adult per ten students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.
Academic standards
All programs support state of Minnesota academic standards in social studies.
Scholarships
See if you’re eligible for scholarships or discounts, and apply on our Scholarships and Subsidies Page.
Billing and cancellation
No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip based on the projected attendance numbers provided by the lead contact 14 days prior to the scheduled visit. To avoid fees, cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip.
For more information see our Program Policies.
Questions?
Please contact our staff at fieldtrips@mnhs.org or schedule an appointment. All booking requests must be submitted through our Request Form.