Hennepin History Museum Reopens
Friday, September 11, 2020 at 7:07AM
The Hennepin History Museum (HHM) reopened last Thursday after being temporarily closed for the past several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this action, the museum is extending two current exhibits through the end of the year:
- Votes for Women, the compelling story of the women In Hennepin County who fought for - and against - their right to vote through ratification of the 19th amendment.
- American's Finest Theatre: The Terrace, the beloved movie theater and mid-century architectural showcase in Robbinsdale, MN and the fight to save it from the wrecking ball and preserve its legacy.
NEW DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION AND TICKETING
The museum has new days and hours of operation beginning September 10:
- Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"We are thrilled to welcome people back to the museum, with new hours that are better tailored to the preferences of our members and the general public," said HHM Executive Director John Crippen. "We are also excited about new exhibits now in development for next year, but it was an easy decision to extend the fun of our current exhibits given the important stories they tell and the number of people who feared they would miss them," Crippen also noted.
HHM has instituted an on-line admission ticket system to assure safe social distancing in its Exhibit Galleries through limited numbers of sales each hour. Purchase tickets in advance by going to hennepinhistory.org and clicking "Tickets" on the home page.
Due to extra safety protocols in the Research Library, appointments are required. Use this link for appointments: https://hennepinhistory.org/research/
Masks are required for everyone visiting, including children ages six and up.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
Hennepin History Museum, 2303 Third South, Minneapolis, is on MTC's #11 High Frequency Route. Free
parking at the museum and on Third Avenue. Bike racks available. Visiting requires the use of stairs.
Masks required for everyone visiting, ages six and up. Go to hennepinhistory.org
