Discover 69 family-friendly museums and historic sites in the Twin Cities that are perfect for a fun day out with kids. Science, art and history; hands-on exhibits, interactive tours, and special events there is something for everyone to enjoy.Â
A few years ago, The Washington Post claimed that there are more museums in the U.S. than Starbucks and McDonald’s combined. We believe this may be true for the Twin Cities. There are so many tiny specialty museums & historic sites, that every time we think we know of all of them, we find more. For a quick overview of these places and their best deals, check out the lists below.
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Explore Beyond the Twin Cities:
We also cover dozens of museums and historic sites across greater Minnesota that are super fun to visit with kids! Time for a road trip? Anne shares more details about these and other sites in her article, 101 Minnesota Museums & Historic Sites to Visit with Kids.
*Minnesota Historical Society Deals:
As you explore these museums, note the museums & historic sites marked with a “*”. The $105 Household Membership to MNHS will get your whole family intofor FREE for the whole year (plus more sites across the state). For more membership ideas: Membership – The No-Clutter Gift of Together Time. Additional sites throughout the state that are managed by MHS include:
- Birch Coulee Battlefield, Morton, MN
- Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls, MN
- Comstock House, Moorhead, MN
- Folsom House, Taylors Falls, MN
- Forest History Center, Grand Rapids, MN
- Fort Ridgely, Fairfax, MN
- Harkin Store, New Ulm, MN
- Historic Forestville, Preston, MN
- Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey, MN
- Lac qui Parle Mission, Montevideo, MN
- Lower Sioux Agency, Morton, MN
- Marine Mill, Croix, MN
- Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia, MN
- Sibley Historic Site, Mendota, MN
- Snake River Fur Post, Pine City, MN
- Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors, MN
- Traverse des Sioux, St. Peter, MN
- W. W. Mayo House, Le Sueur, MN
Reader Contributions: We know we haven’t covered them all. So what Museums & Historic Sites did we miss that you would add to your list? Leave us a comment and we’ll share your recommendations with the community!