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Museum admission
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $15 |
| Seniors ages 65+, Veterans, Active military, College students | $12 |
| Children ages 5–17 | $8 |
| Children age 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS members | Free |
| Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day – Labor Day) | Free (On-site only) |
2025 Holiday schedule
Open
- New Year's Day, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (January 1, 2025)
- Juneteenth, 10:00 am–8:00 pm (June 19, 2025)
- Independence Day, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (July 4, 2025)
- Day after Thanksgiving, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (November 28, 2025)
- The last week of December:
- Open Monday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (December 29, 2025)
- New Year's Eve, 10:00 am–4:00 pm (December 31, 2025)
- Open regular hours, January 1–4, 2026
Closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025)
- Presidents' Day (February 17, 2025)
- Easter (April 20, 2025)
- Memorial Day (May 26, 2025)
- Labor Day (September 1, 2025)
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2025)
- Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025)
- Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025)
- Christmas (December 25, 2025)
Gale Family Library
The library is open for both advance and walk-in research appointments, and distance services are also available. Details.
Library hours
Advanced appointments are recommended, but not required. Library admission is free.
Please visit the Gale Family Library website for holidays and special hours.
Field trips
Call 1-888-387-5008 or use the field trip request form to schedule.
Special offers
6th Grade Minnesota History Pass
Find out how your 6th grader can visit MNHS sites free with a 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass.
Museums on Us
One free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch card holders the first full weekend of every month. Bring your card and picture ID.
