A statewide scavenger hunt through Minnesota history!

Celebrate the Minnesota Historical Society’s 175th anniversary with a scavenger hunt exploring Minnesota history across our state! We’ve put together a list of 175 tasks from Luverne to Grand Portage—one for each year MNHS has been around. You might be asked to take a photo with a giant fish statue, scan a QR code in a museum exhibit, or answer a trivia question. With every task you check off the list, you’ll earn points and the chance to win prizes.

Fill out the form below to download the Scavify app and get updates on the History Hunt. Hit the road to visit MNHS historic sites and famous Minnesota landmarks, or stay home and discover history online or in your own backyard. Either way, you’ll find new things to love about our state, learn more about our shared history, and have tons of fun along the way.

The MNHS 175 History Hunt is free to play and runs June 24th through September 29th. See you out on the hunt this summer!

Prize Information and Redemption

Rules & Disclaimers

Frequently Asked Questions 

Full List of 175 History Hunt Tasks

Map of 175 History Hunt Tasks