SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
120 West Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102 Directions
Since 1907
Here’s The Deal:
Science Museum of Minnesota focused on natural history, technology, physical science, and mathematics education, founded in 1907 and located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The museum, previously known as St. Paul Institute of Science and Letters. The museum offers 370,000 square feet of space; it includes a 10,000-square-foot temporary exhibit gallery, acres of outdoor space, five permanent galleries, and an Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheater. They attract over a million people worldwide every year through trips to their museum, school visits, and traveling exhibitions.
SPECIALTY:
The Human Body Gallery, Mississippi River Gallery, Dinosaurs / Fossils, Omnitheater, Education Museum & Tourist Attraction
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JAMES J. HILL HOUSE
240 Summit Avenue, St Paul, MN 55102 Directions
Since 1891
Here’s The Deal:
James J. Hill House' was built in 1891, and it is a national historical landmark and an iconic icon of the summit avenue of St. Paul. A 36,000-square-foot manor house built for railroad giant James J. Hill in Minnesota. It holds 16 chandeliers, 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, a reception hall almost 100 feet long, advanced mechanical facilities, and a two-story gallery of skylit art. The impressive features of the house, such as chandeliers, stained glass, and hand-carved woodwork, were sprawling throughout the building. The fourth floor contains a room stage capable of seating 200 spectators, a grand piano, and gymnastics equipment. It boasts state-of-the-art mechanical systems and indoor plumbing, plus exquisite stained glass and carved woodwork.
SPECIALTY:
Summer Camp, Collections, Art Gallery, House, Education, Speaker Presentations, Group Tour, Architectural, Events, Book Club, Community Outreach, Cultural Activities, Historical Buildings & Library
Price: Admission:
Adults - $12
Seniors (65+) Active military and veterans College students - $10
Children ages 5-17 - $8
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MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55155 Directions
Since 1905
Here’s The Deal:
Minnesota State Capitol houses the Minnesota Senate, the Attorney General's office, the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the governor's office. World-renowned architect Cass Gilbert designed the Minnesota State Capitol in 1905. The capital boasts the world's second-largest self-supporting marble dome, works by significant artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, and Civil and Spanish-American War battle flags. The workers at Capitol aspire to conserve and restore the original architecture and artistic vision of Cass Gilbert for future generations. The State Capitol's exterior is constructed of white Georgian marble and St. Cloud granite. Visitors are greeted by six marble statues above the main entrance. The building and the grounds are open for public use to hold numerous meetings, speeches, and ceremonies. Free tours and reserved public parking are accessible in several parking lots at the State Capitol.
SPECIALTY:
Guided Tour, Paintings, Architectural, Historic Preservation, Special Events, Reception Room, House, Historical Tours, Public Meeting Space, Monuments & Government Buildings