MNHS Statement on April 22, 2021
Today our thoughts remain with George Floyd’s family, friends, and community. While we know that a guilty verdict cannot bring him back, the outcome of the trial was groundbreaking. Read full statement.
Featured event
Racism and Minnesota's Progressive Illusion
Wed., May 19, 2021, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a conversation around the new book, Sparked: George Floyd, Racism, and the Progressive Illusion, a collection of essays that reflect on racial dynamics in the Twin Cities and the intersection of the wonderful and wretched sides of that existence.
Featured offerings
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.
Openings announced for historic sites
We're excited to welcome you back to our historic sites and museums this summer.
Speak up for history!
Ask Governor Walz and your state legislators to support strong operating funding for MNHS this legislative session.
Extraordinary Women
Shop for exhibit-related books and gifts that celebrate the achievements of Minnesota's extraordinary women.
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.
What We Hunger For
In What We Hunger For, from MNHS Press, fourteen writers from refugee and immigrant families share their complicated, poignant, funny, difficult, joyful, and ongoing relationships to food, cooking, and eating.
Researching your family history
Research your family's history online with our digital resources.
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 & 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.
