Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Days

Published April 23, 2025 | Updated April 25, 2025 | by Hannah | TwitterOriginal article follow link  https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesota-historical -society-free-admission-days/

Four times a year the Minnesota Historical Society hosts a free admission day featuring historical sites and museums in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

Do you enjoy learning about the history of Minnesota? Then we have a thrifty tip for you! Every quarter, the Minnesota Historical Society hosts a free Saturday where all their historical sites and museums are free! Coming up is the Spring Free Admission Day on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

There are quite a few historical sites and museums locally and in greater Minnesota. Which one will you explore?

Twin Cities Metro Area Locations

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul

James J. Hill House, St. Paul (Special hours: 11am – 5pm. Self-guided tours only. (Due to an event, Summit Avenue is closed early morning but will reopen. Expect increased traffic in the area through 1pm)

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis (Flour Tower tours not available)

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River 

Greater Minnesota Area Locations

Historic Forestville, Preston

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia

Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors