Minnesota Humanities Center

Sparking positive change,
creating a more unified society

Join us in unleashing the power of the humanities.

    Our Work Fostering Curiosity, Connection, and Compassion

    “We should not permit our grievances to overshadow our opportunities.”

    Booker T. Washington

    Join Us in Creating a More Unified Society

    Learn more about yourself, our communities, and our society or share your unique vision about the human experience or our world.

    Get Involved

    Attend an Upcoming Event

    Oct
    20
    North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Day 1

    This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year.

    Oct
    20
    St. Paul – MHC Annual Event: Minnesota 100

    Celebrate Minnesota 100 — one hundred stories that define us. Help build a shared collection of 100 people, places, traditions, ideas, and objects that represent us—one that reflects the richness, diversity, and spirit of Minnesota and will inspire future generations.

    Oct
    22
    Online – Pedagogy Session – World History Era One: Early Human History (250,000 BCE-2,000 BCE)

    Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era.

    The humanities remind each and every one of us that we are not alone here…When we truly look at what we’re asking and who we are, we can see the beauty that is all around us.

    – Dr. Shelly C. Lowe, former Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities

    Host Your Event

    We help groups convene and connect around their own programming through rental of our full-service event center in St. Paul.

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