Join Hennepin History Museum for an evening of music and comedic storytelling featuring American singer-songwriter Larry Long and Minnesota playwright, actor, and author Kevin Kling. Don't miss this opportunity to witness intimate performances by these treasured cultural advocates, with glimpses of [...]
Shop Hennepin History Museum merchandise at the Dayton’s Holiday Market... downtown Minneapolis or Southdale! The historic Dayton's department store in downtown Minneapolis once again comes alive with the "Dayton's Holiday Market" - a wonder-filled market of over 100 vendors offering unique, one-of-a-kind [...]
Hennepin History Museum will be a participating venue in Doors Open Minneapolis 2026, a free public celebration that invites people to explore the buildings, spaces, and stories that shape a city’s identity. We will be open 10-5 on May 9th and 10th. Explore local history in a [...]
Hennepin History Museum will be a participating venue in Doors Open Minneapolis 2026, a free public celebration that invites people to explore the buildings, spaces, and stories that shape a city’s identity. We will be open 10-5 on May 9th and 10th. Explore local history in [...]
Join Twin Cities PBS and local history organizations for individual screenings of select episodes of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. The series concludes with a final panel and discussion featuring clips from all six episodes. Partnerships include Dakota Count Historical Society, Ramsey [...]
Join community organizers to learn more about Eliza Winston's story and current efforts to share the story more widely at one of the key locations in her journey.
On Monday October 12, please join us in honoring Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek). Indigenous Research Professor Darlene St. Clair (Dakota) will extend a special welcome to participants. A water blessing will be offered by water protectors Amara Moore (Sisseton Dakota/Anishinaabe) and [...]
Join us at the Hennepin History Museum on October 29, 30, or 31 for our first-ever ofrenda (offering) installation during Days of the Dead, in collaboration with the Minnesota Latino Museum. Minnesota-based Mexican culture bearer Margarita Sandoval will create a unique [...]
Join us at the Hennepin History Museum on October 29, 30, or 31 for our first-ever ofrenda (offering) installation during Days of the Dead, in collaboration with the Minnesota Latino Museum. Minnesota-based Mexican culture bearer Margarita Sandoval will create a unique [...]
Join us at the Hennepin History Museum on October 29, 30, or 31 for our first-ever ofrenda (offering) installation during Days of the Dead, in collaboration with the Minnesota Latino Museum. Minnesota-based Mexican culture bearer Margarita Sandoval will create a unique [...]
