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History Day Judge

Judge registration for History Day 2025 is now open. Use this link to sign up to judge! 

Connect with History Day youths and invite others to join you in this unique opportunity.  National History Day in Minnesota provides 25,000 6th to 12th-grade students with an opportunity to develop real-world skills and abilities. Volunteer judges have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives.

Judges give feedback, inspire students to improve their work, and learn from students' research. History Day judges select projects to advance from the regional to state and national events. Regional events are held across the state in March.

Training is provided. All event judges will receive an orientation on the day of the event prior to judging. However, the judges' workshop will allow you to:  

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the judging criteria
  • Meet experienced judges and past student participants
  • Ask questions about the judging process

When you volunteer to be a History Day judge, everybody wins. More than 500 regional event judges are needed throughout the month of March and all around the state. And 200 judges are needed for the State History Day. 

Judge registration for History Day 2025 is open. Use this link to sign up to judge!   

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Volunteers

 

Volunteers are essential to the Minnesota Historical
Society.

You are part of Minnesota's story.

From the shores of Lake Superior to the depths of the State Archives, MNHS volunteers are everywhere.

Our opportunities are as diverse as the people and places we serve. Volunteers help us cultivate curiosity, care for collections, share their stories, and more! Don't have a history degree? That's ok. For many opportunities, prior formal education or experience is not required.

Want to see what's out there? Hop over to our Volunteer Opportunities page to see how you can help.

Perks For All Active Volunteers

  • Free admission to special exhibit previews, tours, and classes
  • Free parking & bus passes for active volunteers
  • 10% discount at all museum stores
  • Two double discount weeks in the year
  • Recognition events & special programs exclusively for volunteers
  • Access to break areas on days when you are volunteering
  • 30% food & beverage discounts at the Minnesota History Center Cafe Minnesota

Show your nametag to receive the perks.

Volunteers With 50+ Annual Hours

Volunteers who contribute 50+ hours of service during one calendar year earn free household admission to all MNHS historic sites and museums. These volunteers receive a special volunteer ID card at the end of the year, which can be used as a pass for free admission for the following year.