Museums around the Twin Cities

Bell Museum of Natural History

Hours of operation: Monday-Sunday, 10am to 5pm

2088 Larpenteur Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55113

612-626-9660

https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu

Access

We strive to make our facility and events accessible to everyone, and we are committed to serving all Minnesotans.

To qualify for our new Explore and Curiosity programs you must be at least 18 and enrolled in one or more of the following: TANF, MFIP, SNAP, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, WIC, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Benefits, Food Stamps, Section 8, or Free/Reduced Price School Meals. Present any appropriate documents related to the above programs at the Lobby Desk to qualify.

Explore Museum Admission Passes

Qualifying guests receive free museum gallery admission passes and discounted planetarium show tickets ($4 for adults/seniors; $3 for youth).

Curiosity Memberships

We welcome qualifying families to become museum members! Curiosity Memberships are available for purchase at our front desk for $15, and offer a year of free gallery admission and $2 planetarium tickets.

Contact us at 612-626-9660 for more information or visit the Curiosity Membership page for details.

Hennepin History Museum

22303 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404

Hours of operation: Closed Mondays. Tuesday- 10am to 2pm, Wednesday- 1pm to 5pm, Thursday- 1pm to 8pm, Friday-Sunday- 1pm to 5pm

https://www.hennepinhistory.org

612-870-1329

Admission:

Adults-$5.00

Seniors-$3.00

Building is not fully handicapped accessible and there are some stairs to climb. It is small and cannot accommodate large groups. Museum prefers 1 month’s notice for groups. Tours are offered at 11am on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Gibbs Farm Museum

2097 Larpenteur Ave., St. Paul, MN 55113

https://www.rchs.com/gibbs-farm/

Open Memorial Day weekend through October on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm

Admission:

Adults- $8.00

Seniors- $7.00

Children- $5.00

They are handicapped accessible. Weekday tours must be scheduled and have two weeks advance notice.

Mill City Museum

704 S. 2nd St. , Minneapolis, MN 55401

www.mnhs.org/millcity

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm

Admission:

Adults- $12.00

Seniors- $10.00

Limited low income discount with one of the following: EBT card, Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care, Section 8 Document, WIC folder, verification of SSI or Social Security Disability, Free/ reduced school meal approval, RCA card, General Assistance verification.

Discount price is $4.00

It is not valid for group tours, paid programs, or specially priced exhibits.

There is a $4.00 discounted group rate for low income groups. Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Normal group rate is $10.00 per person.

Minnesota History Museum

345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102

Hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday-Saturday- 10am to 5pm, Sunday- 12pm to 5pm

Group rate is $10 per person. No senior discounts or member discounts apply. Museum is handicapped accessible.

www.mnhs.org/historycenter

Museum of Russian Art

5500 Stevens Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55415

https://tmora.org

Hours: Monday- Friday- 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm

Admission:

Adults: $10.00

Seniors: $8.00

No group discounts. Building is handicapped accessible.

Group tours are possible with three weeks advanced notice. Tour times are Thursdays at 11am, Saturdays at 11am And 1pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum

668 Transfer Road, St. Paul, MN 55114

www.tcmrm.org

Hours: Monday and Tuesday:10am to 3pm, Wednesday-Friday: closed, Saturday: 10am to 5pm (November to February, 6-9pm), Sunday: 12pm to 3pm

Admission: Groups are a maximum of 10 people. First two people pay full price. Everyone else pays half price. Regular admission is $10. Night Trains $15

Museum is handicapped accessible. Guided tours require advance notice.