American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave Minneapolis MN 55407
(612) 871- 4907
www.americanswedishinst.org

Swedish immigrant Swan Turnblad became a millionaire, built a castle in Minneapolis in 1908 and then gave it all away to create a museum of Swedish art, history and culture.

Bell Museum of Natural History
10 Church Street SE Minneapolis MN 55455
(612) 624-7083
www.bellmuseum.org

The Bell Museum of Natural History is a portal to experiences that bring people closer to the natural world. It is a small, personable place with big ideas, an historic state treasure, and a landmark destination.

Cathedral of St. Paul
239 Selby Avenue St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 228-1766
www.cathedralsaintpaul.org

Italian Renaissance Church styled after St. Peter's in Rome. Construction began in 1907 on the highest point in Saint Paul. In 1974, the Cathedral was placed on the National Register of Historical Buildings.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 West 78th Street Chanhassen MN 55317
(952) 934-1525
www.chanhassentheatres.com

The Nation's largest professional dinner theatre. Featuring full length productions with lavish costumes and sets and a fabulous menu. Visit their website for production schedules and reservations.

Children's Museum
10 West Seventh Street St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 225-6000
www.mcm.org

Minnesota Children's Museum is where fun meets learning. It's where kids can touch, climb, splash, crawl, push, pull and press it all.

Children's Theatre Company
2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis MN
(612) 874-0400
www.childrenstheatre.org

The Children's Theatre Company is nationally and internationally acclaimed as America's flagship theatre for young people and families. Each year, CTC's public performances, school matinees, regional tour performances, education and community partnerships and Theatre Arts Training Programs serve over 340,000 people.

Dakota City Heritage Village
4008 220th St W Farmington MN 55024
(651) 460-8050
www.dakotacity.org

Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village and museum, includes 22 buildings that help to tell the story of life in a 1900 rural town.

Guthrie Theater
818 South 2nd Street Minneapolis MN 55415
(612) 377-2224
www.guthrietheater.org

The Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963, is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. By presenting both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures, the Guthrie illuminates the common humanity connecting Minnesota to the peoples of the world.

Hennepin Theatre District
Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis MN

www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/

One of the finest theatre districts in the United States, Hennepin Avenue is home to world class theatres such as Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres.

Historic Fort Snelling
Juction of Minnesota Highways 5 and 55 St. Paul MN 55111
(612) 726-1171
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hfs

Historic Fort Snelling is a reconstructed United States Army military post of the 1820's. Costumed guides portray the soldiers, families, and Native Americans who lived in the area. Museum shop features unique gifts and books.

James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 297-2555
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh/

Rugged stone, massive scale, fine detail, and ingenious mechanical systems recall the powerful presence of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway. Guides lead tours that help you imagine family and servant life in the 1891 Gilded Age mansion.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55404
(612) 870-3131or (888) MIA-ARTS (642-2787)
www.artsmia.org

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is dedicated to national leadership in bringing art and people together to discover, enjoy, and understand the worlds diverse artistic heritage. Enjoy FREE general admission to the museum every day, thanks to the generosity of MIA members and supporters!

Minnesota History Center
345 W. Kellogg Blvd St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 296-6126
www.mnhs.org

Explore Minnesota's past through museum exhibits that feature large-scale objects, hands-on experiences and multimedia presentations. Minnesota Historical Society.

Minnesota Orchestra
1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
(612) 371-5641
www.minnesotaorchestra.org

On November 5, 1903three weeks before the Wright brothers made their first airplane flightthe Minnesota Orchestra performed its inaugural concert. Today the Minnesota Orchestra preforms in Orchestra Hall, which is also home to a new three-concert curated Jazz series and is a renowned venue for artists of many genres.

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul MN 55155
(651) 296-2881
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc

The Minnesota State Capitol celebrated its centennial in 2005. The Capitol has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. Cass Gilbert was the architect of the Minnesota state capitol. He also designed the U.S. Supreme Court building (Washington, D.C.), Woolworth building (New York City), U.S. Customs House (New York City), West Virginia & Arkansas state capitols.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street St. Paul MN
(651) 224-4222
www.ordway.org

The Ordway, recognized as one of the U.S.s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers, is home to a wide variety of performances throughout the year that encompass the finest in American musical theatre, world music, dance, jazz, and vocal artists on its Main Hall and McKnight Theatre stages.

Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater
120 W. Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 221-9444
www.smm.org

At the Science Museum of Minnesota, learners of all ages can discover their changing world. Through a combination of interactive exhibits, live theater presentations, science demonstrations, and Omnitheater films, visitors can enjoy a unique combination of natural history, environmental science, biology, physics, and high-tech fun.

Sibley House Historic Site
1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy Mendota MN 55150
(651) 452-1596
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/shs/

As one of the state's oldest settlements, this site hosts four simple limestone buildings from the era when the American Fur Company operated a regional trade with the Dakota, between 1825 and 1853. The home of Henry Hastings Sibley, the company's young regional manager, was begun in 1838. Sibley's office as first state governor is located in one ell of the home.

The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park
2187 E Hwy 101 Shakopee MN 55379
(952) 445-6900
www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/outdoor_ed/murphys

Experience life in Minnesota from the 1840s through 1890 with a visit to The Landing, a recreated living history museum nestled along the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. Costumed interpreters and authentic buildings show how 19th-century Minnesotans established their lives on the frontier, farmstead and in villages.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Hamm Building, Third Floor
408 St. Peter Street St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 292-3248
www.theSPCO.org

Hailed as America's premier chamber orchestra, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is internationally renowned for its artistic excellence and remarkable versatility of musical styles.

Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
(612) 375-7577
www.walkerart.org

Minneapolis sculpture garden, exhibitions, galleria, shops and restaurant. Free admission on thursdays and first Saturday of the month. Guided tours and garden tours available. Minneapolis sculpture garden has no admission fee. Senior and student discounts.