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
    15
    Online – The Making of America: Educator Screening & Listening Session

    Join fellow educators for a special screening of The Making of America, followed by an opportunity to share ideas about how it could be used in K–12 classrooms and professional development.

    Oct
    15
    Blaine – Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop

    Join Anoka County Northtown Library for a restorative youth (ages 5-12) yoga and mindfulness session that gently flows through intention setting, reflective journaling, and a water‑inspired movement practice.

    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.

    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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