Museums, Historical Sites, & Art

Discover Our Culture

Step into stories of the past and discover artistic gems just a short drive from Eagan. From the moving exhibits at the Minnesota History Center and the awe-inspiring splendor of the Science Museum of Minnesota to the bold sculptures and contemporary works at the Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, this region thrives with rich experiences. Add historic landmarks like Historic Fort Snelling and the Minnesota State Capitol and you’ll find countless ways to be inspired by the culture and history that shape Minnesota.

Alexander Ramsey House

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Alexander Ramsey House

One of the nation’s best preserved Victorian-era homes, the Ramsey House offers a glimpse into family and servant life in the 1870s. Three generations of Ramseys lived the home before it was willed to the Society in the 1960s. Original family items and furnishings remain.

651-296-8760

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265 South Exchange Street, St. Paul, MN 55102

American Swedish Institute

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American Swedish Institute

Founded in 1929 by Swedish immigrant newspaper publisher Swan J. Turnblad, the American Swedish Institute is a historic house, museum and cultural center offering a variety of programs designed to celebrate Swedish culture. The Institute is housed in the former Turnblad mansion, which was built between 1904 and 1908 and is on the National Register […]

612-871-4907

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2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Cathedral of Saint Paul

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Cathedral of Saint Paul

The Saint Paul Cathedral dominates the downtown skyline and is situated on the highest point in Saint Paul. The architectural masterpiece was designed by E.L. Masqueray and the first cornerstone was laid in 1907. Tours of the Cathedral are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:00 pm.

651-228-1766

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239 Selby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102

Dakota City Heritage Village

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Dakota City Heritage Village

Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village and museum, Dakota City is located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds on the south edge of Farmington. Includes 22 buildings that help to tell the story of life in a 1900 rural town. Dakota City […]

651-460-8050

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4008 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024

Historic Fort Snelling

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Historic Fort Snelling

Experience a full living history program depicting Minnesota life in the 1820s with costumed guides presented daily during the summer and on weekends in May, September and October. In addition, on Mondays and Tuesdays in the summer, enjoy a variety of tours guided by the fort’s expert staff.

612-726-1171

Highway 5 & 55, Fort Snelling, MN 55111

James J. Hill House

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James J. Hill House

James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway, resided in this Gilded Age mansion after it was built in 1891. Take a tour of this magnificent mansion, your jaw will drop!

651-297-2555

240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102

Mill City Museum

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Mill City Museum

An attraction for all ages, Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis, recognized across the nation and around the world as “Mill City”.

612-341-7555

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704 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The MIA’s permanent collection has grown from eight hundred works of art to around eighty thousand. Enjoy free general admission to the museum every day.

612-870-3131

2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Minnesota Children’s Museum

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Minnesota Children’s Museum

Where fun meets learning! Kids can touch, climb, splash, crawl, push and press it all. In every exhibit, they’ll encounter an exciting immersive world that arouses their curiosity and increase their understanding.

651-225-6000

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10 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102