Many voices, many stories
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Many voices, many stories
Many voices, many stories
Day | Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Cost | |
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Grounds pass Includes access inside the walls of the historic fort, the round tower, restrooms, and museum store. Selected spaces are open for viewing. |
$8 |
Children age 4 and under | Free |
MNHS members | Free |
Native Americans | Free |
Veterans & active military + up to 5 family members | Free |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
This National Historic Landmark resides on Dakota homeland, known as Bdote, with history spanning 10,000 years. Learn stories of the military fort and its surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers and veterans, enslaved people, immigrants, and the changing landscape.
The vision for a revitalized Historic Fort Snelling is to provide a place to learn, share, and connect to all of the complex stories that shape our history in Minnesota.
With a human history 10,000 years in the making, the area around Fort Snelling, known as Bdote by the Dakota, is the site of essential stories of our shared past — some well-known, others known by very few.
Historic Fort Snelling has made some important updates to promote social distancing during your visit.
The Historic Fort Snelling museum store, located in the wood barracks inside the historic fort, offers a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs for all ages.