The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is offering free admission to 9 of its historic sites and museums on Saturday, April 25, 2026!
Why? April 25th is “MNHS Spring Free Admission Day.”
There are 26 historic locations that are part of the Minnesota Historical Society. Some are free, but many do charge admission. Here are 9 places that usually charge admission but will be FREE on April 25th:
METRO
- Historic Fort Snelling (St. Paul) – 10 AM – 4 PM
- James J. Hill House (St. Paul) – 12:30 PM – 5 PM
- Mill City Museum (Minneapolis) – 10 AM – 5 PM
- Oliver Kelley Farm (Elk River) – 9 AM – 2 PM
- Minnesota History Center (St. Paul) – 10 AM – 4 PM
GREATER MINNESOTA
- Forest History Center (Grand Rapids) – 10 AM – 4 PM
- Jeffers Petroglyphs (Comfrey) – 10 AM – 5 PM
- Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trader Post (Onamia) – 10 AM – 5 PM
- Split Rock Lighthouse (Two Harbors) – 10 AM – 4 PM
There are four days each program year that the MNHS offers free admission. This is the last of four for this program year.
Free admission dates for the 2025 – 2026 season:
June 28, 2025
Sept 20, 2025
Jan 10, 2026
April 25, 2026
Note that not all standard programming and tours will be available during these free days.
Or see their events calendar for each location’s information.
Other ways to save on admission here
The Minnesota History Center is FREE on Thursday nights.
Minnesota 6th Graders can get a FREE 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass to use for free admission to Minnesota Historical Society sites and museums.
If you are a Bank of America cardholder, you may qualify for free admission the first full weekend of each month through their Museums on Us program.
The Minnesota History Center – and all the Minnesota Historical Society sites – offer discounted admission for limited income families through their limited income program. Admission is $4.
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