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Hours and Admission

Hours

September 2 - December 31, 2025

DayHours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Closed for the season.

Admission

Category Cost
Adult $10
Seniors ages 65+,
Veterans,
Active military,
College students
$8
Children ages 5–17 $6
Children age 4 and under Free
MNHS members, DCHS members, and Sibley Friends members Free
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day) Free (On-site only)

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Museums for All (Free Admission)

Tickets are available through the Dakota County Historical Society.

Holiday schedule

  • Open Memorial Day, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (May 26, 2025)
  • Open Labor Day, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (September 1, 2025)
  • Closed all other holidays

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.