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About Minnesota History Center

The Minnesota History Center, home of the Minnesota Historical Society, is a premier venue for major events in downtown St. Paul. With versatile spaces like the Great Hall and the 3M Auditorium, it’s a trusted choice for concerts, lectures, conferences, weddings, and VIP receptions. Our team has the insider knowledge to help you secure your preferred date and setup.

Located at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., this historic venue offers convenient access, on-site parking, and proximity to a range of hotels and dining options. Whether you’re planning a large reception in the Great Hall or an intimate program in the 3M Auditorium, we’ve got you covered with flexible configurations managed by MNHS special events staff.

Seating and event configurations are handled by MNHS staff, with published capacities: the 3M Auditorium seats up to 314, and the Great Hall can accommodate up to about 1,200 guests depending on setup. Public seating charts are not published, so secure your desired arrangement early. The center is easily reachable by transit and offers parking options for guests, including a limited handicap parking area. We can also point you toward trusted hotel and dining partners to make your event planning seamless.

Ready to plan your visit or event? contact us to learn more about available dates, space configurations, and available services at the Minnesota History Center.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102.
  • Venue type: History museum and headquarters of the Minnesota Historical Society, with spaces rented for events (e.g., Great Hall, 3M Auditorium).
  • Main spaces and capacities: 3M Auditorium seats 314; Great Hall can accommodate up to about 1,200 guests depending on setup.
  • Seating chart/directions: Public seating charts for events are not published; space configurations are handled by MNHS special events staff; capacities above are published by event-space listings.
  • Parking: On-site parking lot with daily rate of $6 (members $4); limited handicap parking; enter from Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Transit: Metro Transit bus lines 16, 21, and 94 serve the center; ~10-minute walk from the Capitol/Rice Street light rail station.
  • Nearby hotels: The Saint Paul Hotel (350 Market St, Saint Paul), InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront (11 E Kellogg Blvd), Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown (175 W 7th St).
  • Notable events hosted: concerts, lectures, conferences, weddings, corporate events, VIP receptions; exhibits like Julia Child: A Recipe for Life (Sept 2025–May 2026).