North Star Circle
History matters. Our stories matter. Join Us.
North Star Circle members are a distinguished group of supporters who serve as Minnesota history’s strongest advocates. Their generous contribution of at least $1,200 annually helps support our network of 26 historic sites and museums, collections, publications, and wide-ranging education programming.
In recognition of their leadership, North Star Circle members receive special benefits including invitations to exclusive North Star Circle events, behind-the-scenes opportunities, and free admission to all MNHS historic sites and museums.
For questions or additional information about the North Star Circle, email Sam Cooper or call 651-259-3057.
North Star Circle donor list
The Minnesota Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the donors in the North Star Circle for their leadership support from July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
North Star Circle benefits
- Free general admission and a 20% discount on ticketed events at all MNHS historic sites and museums in Minnesota
- 10% discount at all MNHS museum stores and at shop.mnhs.org
- Members-only discounts on...
- All books published by MNHS Press
- Copies of historic photos and documents from MNHS collections
- Services in the Gale Family Library
- Minnesota History Center and Historic Fort Snelling parking
- Free general admission and a 20% discount on ticketed events at all MNHS historic sites and museums in Minnesota
- 10% discount at all MNHS museum stores and at shop.mnhs.org
- Members-only discounts on...
- All books published by MNHS Press
- Copies of historic photos and documents from MNHS collections
- Services in the Gale Family Library
- Minnesota History Center and Historic Fort Snelling parking
Select the level that is right for you
North Star Circle Patron
$1,200.00
- North Star Circle benefits
North Star Circle Leader
$2,500.00
- North Star Circle benefits
- Advance notice and early ticketing for select popular MNHS events
North Star Circle Partner
$5,000.00
- North Star Circle benefits
- Advance notice and early ticketing for select popular MNHS events
- Free parking at the Minnesota History Center
North Star Circle Founder
$10,000.00
- North Star Circle benefits
- Advance notice and early ticketing for select popular MNHS events
- Free parking at the Minnesota History Center
- Concierge consultation with MNHS expert, e.g. genealogist, curator, conservator, site manager
North Star Circle Guarantor
$25,000.00
- North Star Circle benefits
- Advance notice and early ticketing for select popular MNHS events
- Free parking at the Minnesota History Center
- Concierge consultation with MNHS expert, e.g. genealogist, curator, conservator, site manager
- VIP access and exclusive membership experiences at historic sites
North Star Circle Director
$50,000.00
- North Star Circle benefits
- Advance notice and early ticketing for select popular MNHS events
- Free parking at the Minnesota History Center
- Concierge consultation with MNHS expert, e.g. genealogist, curator, conservator, site manager
- VIP access and exclusive membership experiences at historic sites
- Special recognition and customized services tailored to your interests