MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Hands-on history for growing minds

Plan your next group adventure with the Minnesota Historical Society! With hands-on exhibits, interactive programs, and engaging guides, kids and teens can explore Minnesota’s stories in fun, meaningful ways.


Make history part of your next group adventure with the Minnesota Historical Society. Our historic sites and museums offer hands-on activities, guided experiences, and immersive exhibits that bring Minnesota’s stories to life for kids and teens of all ages. Whether you’re planning a day camp outing, youth group trip, or community adventure, MNHS makes it easy to create an experience that’s active, memorable, and full of discovery.

Twin Cities Sites
In the Twin Cities, groups can explore landmarks like the Minnesota History Center, the State Capitol and Historic Fort Snelling. Each site offers hands-on exhibits and activities that make learning fun while bringing Minnesota’s stories to life.

Greater Minnesota Locations
MNHS adventures extend across the state, from the dramatic cliffs of Split Rock Lighthouse to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. Every destination offers a new way to experience the people, places, and cultures that shape Minnesota.

Ready for an educational adventure they’ll never forget? Visit our website to explore program locations, view the full list of field trip offerings, and submit your booking request at mnhs.info/jan26-field-trip-activities! If you have questions or need assistance, our dedicated team is here to help. Please contact our staff at fieldtrips@mnhs.org or schedule an appointment here: mnhs.info/ft-appointment