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James J. Hill House

When
Visit on your scheduleGuided house tours (no tours Monday through Wednesday); last tour 3:30 pm
Where
James J. Hill House240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Children ages 5-17 child rate; ages 4 and under free
Cost
Adults $15; Seniors (65+), veterans, active military, college students $12; Children ages 5-17 $8; Children ages 4 and under free; MNHS members free; Blue Star Families free (Armed Forces Day-Labor Day).
Organizer
Minnesota Historical Society

Historic 1891 mansion of railroad builder James J. Hill on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, the largest house in the city. Admission includes self-guided access to the first floor and a 60-minute guided tour of the entire house covering Hill's family, servants, workers and guests, and details such as chandeliers, stained glass and hand-carved woodwork. No tours Monday through Wednesday; last tour at 3:30 pm. Free parking on Summit Avenue and adjacent streets.

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