Lyn-Lake Street Art Walking Tour

LynLake Brewery 2934 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Street art and graffiti has become more common and visible throughout the Twin Cities in the past two years. Public art projects such as the LynLake Street Art Series and the George Floyd Global Memorial have brought more visibility to street art [...]

$10 – $14

SOLD OUT – Washburn Fair Oaks Walking Tour

Hennepin History Museum 2303 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us to tour HHM’s beautiful neighborhood, which was once Minneapolis’ most prominent Victorian community. We’ll discuss the influential Minneapolis business titans who lived here such as the Morrisons, Washburns, and Pillsburys, their incredible mansions, and how the neighborhood has evolved from [...]

$12 – $14

Murder and Monsters: The Story of Harry Hayward and Other Victorian Horrors

Hennepin History Museum 2303 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

What made a monster in the late 19th century? What did people believe or fear? And what is the connection between Harry Hayward and Dracula? Hear about the “Minneapolis Svengali” Harry Hayward and see artifacts directly related to the city's first [...]

$50

Murder and Monsters: The Story of Harry Hayward and Other Victorian Horrors

Hennepin History Museum 2303 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

What made a monster in the late 19th century? What did people believe or fear? And what is the connection between Harry Hayward and Dracula? Hear about the “Minneapolis Svengali” Harry Hayward and see artifacts directly related to the city's first [...]

$50

Give to the Max Day 2022

Online

Everyone should have access to local history to have the opportunity to learn about their community. That is why admission to Hennepin History Museum is now free, thanks to members and donors like you! Join GiveMN to help raise dollars for [...]

Southside Stories: Our North Star Journey

St. Peter’s AME Church 401 E 41st St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Greg McMoore—a 4th generation descendent of the James Wallace family—will share the story of how enslaved people on a Virginia plantation became lifelong residents of south Minneapolis, and he will lead conversations with elders about this vibrant community.

Free

African American Genealogy Workshop

Online

Black History Month is every month, but we’d like to invite you to a program that encourages you to dig into your genealogy and discover more of your family’s history. Many people think Ancestry.com is limited when it comes to African [...]

Tapestry Artist’s Talk: Telling stories through Tapestry

Hennepin History Museum 2303 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

“My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue An everlasting vision of the ever-changing view” - Carole King, “Tapestry” Like many artists, local artist, Susan Gangsei derives personal benefits from her art as a creative outlet, an opportunity [...]

Pay as you can

Human Toll: Unfinished Business

Online

Join this community-driven conversation about the long-term effects of freeway construction, and how we can learn from our experience to imagine a better future for all.

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“The Bond Between Us” – Artist Talk 

Hennepin History Museum 2303 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join local artist Daren Hill and Hennepin History Museum Executive Director John Crippen as they discuss Hill’s exhibit, "The Bond Between Us."

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