The History Center feeds your curiosity about Minnesota’s stories, people, and places.
Inspiring exhibits, thought-provoking programs, live performances, and action-packed discovery
Julia Child: A Recipe For Life.
Open September 27, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Step into the extraordinary life of Julia Child—a spirited trailblazer whose love of French cooking, perseverance, and humor transformed American kitchens forever.
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Reframing Our Stories
Witness the resilience and strength of Minnesota’s Native communities through stories reframed by their own words, experiences, and perspectives.
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Our Home: Native Minnesota
View historic and contemporary photographs, maps, and artifacts and learn how Minnesota's Native communities have retained cultural practices, teachings and values, and an essential connection to home.
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Free Thursday Nights at the History Center
Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
Rothchild Family Concert Series: Tamir Nolley and Scott Keever
Join the Laurel School of Music for the Rothchild Concert Series at the Minnesota History Center. Each concert features a unique program performed by members of the music school’s faculty.
Power of the Press: Recipe Cards Workshop
Join the Minnesota Center for Book Arts for a free workshop on recipe cards!
