Sinclair Lewis exhibit now on view.

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Featured event

The Roots of the Rural-Urban Divide with Steve Conn

Tue., Apr 20, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:00

What are the roots of the seemingly irreparable schism between urban and rural America?

Featured offerings

Sinclair Lewis exhibit now on view.
Extraordinary Women exhibit, now on view.
Black History, Black Voices, learn more.
Our Home Native Minnesota exhibit now on view.
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Openings announced for historic sites

We're excited to welcome you back to our historic sites and museums this summer.

History Matters.

Speak up for history!

Ask Governor Walz and your state legislators to support strong operating funding for MNHS this legislative session.

History is Now.

History is Now

We are living in a historic moment. Together, Minnesotans and MNHS are capturing and sharing history in real time. Join us in creating conversations that lead to real connection, deeper reflection, new questions, and purposeful action.

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Extraordinary Women

Shop for exhibit-related books and gifts that celebrate the achievements of Minnesota's extraordinary women.

Donate to MNHS.

Help history emerge strong

Your generosity will sustain us through a difficult period and be applied toward our greatest need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest.

Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest

From MNHS Press, Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest is an authoritative and easy-to-use reference to the medicinal and edible properties of wild plants from the upper Midwest.

Family History LibGuides.

Researching your family history

Research your family's history online with our digital resources.

History at Home.

Explore online resources

Until we can welcome you back to our sites and museums, we invite you to continue to learn about history with us online.

Storied.

Storied & more videos

Discover the stories we share. Uncover the real people behind the dates with the Storied series, then go on to explore the rest of our educational, entertaining video content.

Collections Item of the Day: Itasca!

On this day in 1891 Itasca State Park was established, making it the first state park in Minnesota. Its 32,000 acres preserve more than 300 lakes as well as the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Today's Item of the Day is the Itasca State Park headwaters sign used from 1975 - 1988. It marked the origin of the Mississippi River at the outlet of Lake Itasca. It has been replaced by a new one that looks the same.