The Stories We Keep: 25 Objects from MNHS

This exhibit features 25 objects from MNHS collections—a rich trove built on the generosity and foresight of thousands of people who have entrusted us with their belongings and their stories.

Minnesota Unraveled

Journey into our state’s past with the podcast from the Minnesota Historical Society.

History Forum 250: Revisiting the Revolution

Markthenation’s250thanniversarywithaseriesfeaturingleadinghistoriansandacclaimedauthorswhorevealnewinsightsintotheAmericanRevolutionanditslastinggloballegacy.

Holidays on the Hill

Experience Christmas, 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill.

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Step into the extraordinary life of Julia Child—a spirited trailblazer whose love of French cooking, perseverance, and humor transformed American kitchens forever.

Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub - Pioneer Press Collection

Explore 100 years of the St. Paul Pioneer Press in our new Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub collection.

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360 Virtual Tours

Experience all of our historic sites through immersive virtual tours. 

Collections online

Search for photographs, three-dimensional and archaeological objects, artwork, oral histories, moving images, maps, and more.

Research your family history

Use our online resources and the Gale Family Library to research your past and understand the life we share today. Search our extensive database of birth and death certificates and the State Archives. 

MNopedia

Flooding in Carver County, 1965

In April 1965, the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers crested at record levels, flooding cities and towns across the Upper Midwest. The disaster was especially evident in Chaska and Carver, where the Minnesota River reached its highest-recorded local level on April 12.

MNHS Press

Euphoric Recall

Record executive, producer, band manager, club DJ, booking advisor, record store manager—few people had as deep an impact on the Twin Cities alternative and indie rock scene as Peter Jesperson.

State Emblems Redesign Commission

Learn about the recently-adopted designs for a new state flag and state seal, which will go into effect on May 11, 2024. As outlined in state legislation, the Minnesota Historical Society provided administrative support to the State Emblems Redesign Commission.

Our Home, Limited Edition Product Series

MNHS is featuring Fond du Lac artist Sarah Agaton Howes of Heart Berry for this limited edition product series of clothing, mugs, bags, and stickers with traditional Ojibwe floral designs.