MN Senate Building

Minnesota State Capitol    

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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves Minnesota's past, shares our state's stories and connects people with history in meaningful ways, for today and …

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Oct 2, 2024
This is a great state cap tour, of a great work of architecture. Covered many different chambers. A number of staircases by foot. The crown glory was the trek to the exterior capitol dome. Highly rec… Full review by AliceSeesTheWorld
Aug 18, 2024
Whenever we are in a town with a state capital we make a point to visit. Parking was easy that day as it was a state holiday. I picked up the brochures in the visitor’s office and we did the self-to… Full review by travelingCAgal
Jun 27, 2024
Beautiful state capitol building with such an amazing history. Tours are offered throughout the day and take about an hour. We were on a time crunch so opted out of the guided tour (next time), and j… Full review by jessicak756
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What are some restaurants/cafes to eat lunch near the capitol?
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Chinese Buffet at the corner of University and Rice.
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Is there public parking near the capitol?
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We combined our visit with the MN History Museum and parked over there and walked.
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I would like to know if tours are being offered at the State Capitol? How much do they cost? What are the opening …
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I would like to know if tours are being offered at the State Capitol? How much do they cost? What are the opening hours? Are the tours by appointment only or can you just show up?
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I believe it will be some time mid-2017 before the renovation is complete and tours are available. But it is TOTALLY worth a visit to the grounds----powerful, well-done exhibits. I …
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I believe it will be some time mid-2017 before the renovation is complete and tours are available. But it is TOTALLY worth a visit to the grounds----powerful, well-done exhibits. I definitely recommend that, even without a tour.
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How did Minnesota get its state capitol?
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Hi ---Initially the state capital was going to be in Stillwater. I believe St. Paul was picked because it was on the Mississippi River and there was lots of travel there. Otherwise --- …
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Hi ---Initially the state capital was going to be in Stillwater. I believe St. Paul was picked because it was on the Mississippi River and there was lots of travel there. Otherwise --- check the state capital site and it will give you information.
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Who can I contact if I have questions?
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You can call the MNHS Membership Office at 651-259-3131 or toll-free 888-293-4440, or email [email protected]. The membership phone line will be answered...
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