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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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Dec 2, 2024
What a beautiful and artistic piece of sculpture. If not anything in rome it sure is a match for the white house in terms of it art and built. It is beautiful from the inside golden blue architecture. Full review by sidraman57
Nov 17, 2024
The building is huge and gorgeous, inside and outside. There are lots of chambers and huge murals. The columns and staircase are impressive. They do offer free tours and then you can roam around as… Full review by Betty C
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
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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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The Minnesota State Capitol will reopen January 2017. Public guided tours will return Jan. 3. 45-minute guided tours will be offered on the hour, Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 2 …
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The Minnesota State Capitol will reopen January 2017. Public guided tours will return Jan. 3. 45-minute guided tours will be offered on the hour, Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday, 1 to 3 pm. They are free.
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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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Answer by Sue S · May 7, 2015
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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 membership@mnhs.org. The membership phone line will be answered...
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