Free museums and attractions in St. Paul

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Como Zoo: free zoo in St. Paul, open daily

Daily, 10am–4pm

Como Park Zoo & ConservatorySt. Paul

Como Zoo in Como Park is free to visit, open daily 10am to 4pm. A voluntary donation ($8 adult, $5 child) is appreciated but not required.

Verified Oct 27 · comozooconservatory.org

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AttractionsFree (worth about $10)

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory: free indoor gardens at Como Park

Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm (through April 30, 2027)

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como ParkSt. Paul

Como's glass conservatory, with its Sunken Garden flower shows and tropical rooms, is free. Fall–winter hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm (through April 30, 2027), plus some extended Mondays. Donations welcome, not required.

Verified Oct 27 · comozooconservatory.org

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AttractionsFree (worth about $10)

Free guided tours of the Minnesota State Capitol

Tours hourly: Monday–Friday 9am–3pm, Saturday 10am–2pm

Minnesota State CapitolSt. Paul

Admission to the Minnesota State Capitol is free, and 45-minute guided tours leave at the top of each hour: weekdays 9am to 3pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Start at the information desk in Room 126, right of the south entrance. A $5 donation is suggested, not required.

Verified Oct 27 · mnhs.org

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American Museum of Art at the University of St. Thomas: free

Tuesday–Thursday 10am–4pm; Friday 10am–2pm; Saturday noon–4pm

American Museum of Art, University of St. ThomasSt. Paul

The art museum on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center at the University of St. Thomas is free with no tickets needed. Open Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 10am to 2pm and Saturday noon to 4pm. Closed on major holidays, during university breaks and exams, January Term and all summer.

Verified Oct 27 · theamaa.org

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AttractionsFree (usually $15)

Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center

Thursdays, 4–8pm (not Thanksgiving)

Minnesota History CenterSt. Paul

Admission and parking at the Minnesota History Center are free on Thursday nights from 4 to 8pm. Thanksgiving (Nov 26) isn't on the schedule. Regular adult admission is $15. No reservation is required; the event page has an optional RSVP form.

Verified Oct 27 · mnhs.org

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