Begin your Fort Snelling Visit at the Visitor Center
Watch the short film Where the Waters Meet: Historic Fort Snelling at Bdote for an introduction to the history of this area as Dakota homeland and site of the historic fort.
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Purchase tickets for admission to the Historic Fort at the information desk or buy online by clicking here.
Group Tours
Groups of 10 or more adults. Call 651-259-3003 or email grouptickets@mnhs.org.
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Museum Store
Shop at the museum store for unique souvenirs and gifts for all ages, as well as snacks and cold drinks.
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Free Exhibits
View free, changing exhibits that offer fresh perspectives on this site’s history, and why it is still relevant today.
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Accessible Restrooms
Restrooms have accessible stalls, and are equipped with diaper-changing facilities.
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Lost and Found
Lost and found items are kept at the ticket/information desk, or at the front gate of the historic fort. To inquire about lost items, please call Historic Fort Snelling at 612-725-2428.
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Amenities
Parking
Parking is available on site at $6/vehicle.
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Diaper-changing stations and strollers
The visitor center restrooms are equipped with diaper changing facilities. The site does not provide strollers.
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Pets
Service animals are permitted. Pets and therapy animals are not allowed on site.
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First aid
First aid kits are located at the visitor center tickets/information desk and inside the fort at the front gate.
