The Minnesota History Center is a library and history museum located near downtown Saint Paul. It has an ideal location between the Mississippi River and the Minnesota State Capital. The museum displays artifacts from the Minnesota Historical Society's large collection in 44,000 square feet of gallery space. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits and often has historical programming and visiting lecturers.

The center is a popular event venue and hosts events such as concerts, dance performances, conferences, lectures, political campaign events, parties, and weddings on a regular basis. Cafe Minnesota offers a variety of food options and there are two museum gift shops on the premises.

345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102, Phone: 651-259-3000

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