Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul

Name: Minnesota History Center
Address: 345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, 55102, United States
Telephone: +1 651-259-3000

#21 among attractions in Saint Paul

Museum, History museum, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Minnesota History Center is a museum and library that serves as the headquarters of the Minnesota Historical Society. It is near downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is considered one of Minnesota's finest public buildings. ()

Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'59"N, 93°6'19"W

Address

345 W Kellogg BlvdDowntown St. PaulSaint Paul 55102 United States

Contact

+1 651-259-3000

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Day trips

Minnesota History Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James J. Hill House, Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Cathedral of Saint Paul.

~1890 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
James J. Hill House, Saint Paul
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic region of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the James J. Hill House stands as a grand testament to America's Gilded Age. This stately mansion, now functioning as a history museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of one of the nation's...
0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
10 min walk • Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cray Plaza, Saint Paul
21 min walk • Cray Plaza, located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, provides space for working, living, eating, and recreating on one square city block opened in 1986.
~1360 ftSW
Revered beaux arts landmark from 1915
Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Paul
7 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; the Co-Cathedral is the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
0.6 miSE
Interactive exhibits and educational films
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
15 min walk • Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
CHS Field, Saint Paul
26 min walk • CHS Field is a baseball park in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is home to the St. Paul Saints of the International League of Minor League Baseball, as well as home to Hamline University's baseball team.
1 miS
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Bike trail
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
26 min walk • The Harriet Island Pavilion, also known as the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, is a park pavilion on Harriet Island just across the Mississippi River from downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by Clarence W.
0.4 miE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Minnesota Children's Museum, Saint Paul
11 min walk • The Minnesota Children's Museum is a children's museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1981 in Minneapolis, the museum moved to St. Paul in 1995. The museum includes natural exhibits of Minnesota, developmental learning areas for small children, a creativity and problem- solving area, and national traveling exhibits.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
13 min walk • St. Paul's historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891–92.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Architecture
Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul
11 min walk • The Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota, in its capital city of Saint Paul. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General and the office of the Governor.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul
13 min walk • The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota and hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers, as well as produces local musicals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Minnesota History Center open?

Minnesota History Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Minnesota History Center?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Paul (7 min walk), Assumption School, Saint Paul (8 min walk), Minnesota Woman Suffrage Memorial, Saint Paul (9 min walk), Assumption Catholic Church, Saint Paul (9 min walk).

How to get to Minnesota History Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minnesota History Center:

Bus

St Anthony Av • Lines: 3A, 3B, 67 (5 min walk)
State Bldg G Entrance • Lines: 3A, 3B, 67A, 67C (5 min walk)

Light rail

10th Street • Lines: 902 (10 min walk)
Capitol/Rice Street • Lines: 902 (11 min walk)

Train

Saint Paul Union Depot (27 min walk)