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Historic Fort Snelling
Historic Fort Snelling
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200 Tower Ave
St Paul, MN 55111+4037
612-726-1171
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Historic Fort Snelling Description
Find out what life was like in an 1820s military fort. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Fort Snelling has been restored to a living history museum. Costumed guides lead you through exhibits that offer a glimpse of what it was like to be an American soldier living in a fort that was once smack-dab in the middle of the wilderness. Kids can take part in activities -- swing a hammer in the blacksmith's shop, mend clothes, or scrape a hide -- and they'll love watching the guides practice military drills and fire weapons.
History Museum
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: The sounds of muskets and cannons firing might startle or scare some little ones.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Interacting with the costumed interpreters is a big hit for kids at this age, such as Mrs. Snelling, wife of the commanding officer, who will give a gentle lecture about etiquette and fashion over a cup of tea.
Planning Notes
- Check the calendar. The fort is open year-round, but winter hours are limited, and the living history program is only available May through October (and only on weekends in May, September, and October).
Just the Facts
Hours: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Open Monday holidays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; other times, call for hours
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
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