Mill City Museum

704 South 2nd St.
Mpls, MN 55401
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Contact

(612)-341-7555

Admission Prices

(Effective December 1st)
$11 adults
$9 seniors (65+)
$9 college students (valid ID)
$6 children ages 6-17

Free for MHS members and children age 5 and under.

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Open Monday, February 20th, President's Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
 

Also open Mondays in July and August (including 4th of July): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 
 
 

Museum Sponsor:

2012 Feb 6

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History Player in the Classroom

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Looking for a field trip alternative? Our History Players come to you!

Using props and artifacts, costumed History Players engage students K-8 in their memorable life stories. Book programs at your school, join with another school or gather your homeschool group. Teacher's packet with pre- and post-visit activities included. Maximum class size 60. History Players are also popular with adult groups, too.


Participating Schools Receive:

  • A lively 45-minute lesson. A costumed interpreter from the Minnesota Historical Society leads your class in an enjoyable interactive lesson.
  • A background packet for teachers: a character biography, a time period overview and activity objectives.
  • A pre-visit activity: A set of cards asks students to compare their lives to the History Player's life, providing historical context for the visit. When the teacher tapes the cards together, the character's image is revealed.
  • A post-activity booklet for each student: The booklet encourages students to write, draw, compare and imagine as they make connections between their lives and the past.

Interpreter

Mill City Museum History Players

More History Players! Check out the History Players from the Minnesota History Center.

Fees

Fees apply to presentations on the same day at the same location. Cost-savings tip: Perhaps a nearby school, class or group would like to coordinate with you. If you have suggestions, contact us. We'll do our best to meet your needs!

  • $150 for one 45-minute presentation (includes pre- and post-visit materials and hand-outs)
  • $100 for second presentation (same building, same day)
  • $50 for all additional presentations (same building, same day)

Free or discounted performances are available through the History Player Scholarship.  See website to apply or for more details!

Guidelines

  • Recommended class size for each presentation is 20 to 40 students.
  • Maximum number of students per presentation is 60.
  • Grades K-8 only.

Scheduling

To request a visit by a History Player, fill out this online form, call 651-259-3412, or e-mail HPIC@mnhs.org 

NOTE: Mill City Museum History Players must be scheduled at least six weeks in advance. Availability of specific characters may be limited and is subject to change.