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Field Trips: Historic Fort Snelling
Learn stories of the military fort and its surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers, enslaved people, and immigrants. Explore the new Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks and experience expanded outdoor learning opportunities with stunning river overlooks.
1. Learn about your experience
NEW for the 2022-2023 school year!
Students will engage in a brand new experience where they will experience stories of people who lived in and around the fort through lively conversation with staff while on a guided tour of the fort's buildings, spending time exploring the new landscape, visiting the newly restored visitor center, participating in staff lead demonstrations, and so much more! Also learn about summer field trips.
2. Schedule your field trip
Detailed information to help plan and schedule your visit
3. Prepare for your day
Tips to prepare yourself, your students, and your chaperones for your field trip
Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
Bus directions and parking
Cost
- $8 per student, $80 minimum group fee
- Teachers and staff free
- One free chaperone per five students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.
Billing information
No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip. For more information see our Program Policies.
Cancellation fee
Cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip. See our Program Policies. Contact us at 1-888-387-5008 if you need to reschedule.
Details
Museum store and amenities are available at the new visitor center.
Scholarships, grants, and subsidies
Apply for scholarships, grants and subsidies.
