Rental
Hold your next meeting, event, reception, wedding, or memorial service at Historic Fort Snelling, conveniently located next to Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel and near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Our unique spaces offer a variety of rental options. For more information, please contact us at ftsnelling@mnhs.org.
Plank Museum & Visitor Center
Located within a newly-rehabilitated historic 1904 cavalry barracks, the Plank Museum & Visitor Center includes conference room and event spaces available for rental. Additional flexible, overflow, and breakout spaces can be included with your rental, dependent upon availability.
Conference room
- Capacity: 60 people, depending on layout
- Variety of layouts available
- 1,000 square feet
- Rental includes tables, chairs, Wi-Fi, ceiling-mounted projector, and retractable screen.
Event Space
- Capacity: 140 people, depending on layout
- Variety of layouts available
- 3,400 square feet
- Rental includes tables, chairs, Wi-Fi, two ceiling-mounted projectors, two retractable screens, PA system and microphone.
Landscape
An outdoor gathering space overlooking the Mississippi River is available for rental on a limited basis. Please note that indoor space in the visitor center may be required in conjunction with an outdoor rental for restroom access and as an inclement weather back-up.
- Capacity: 250 people
- Wifi and electrical access
- Closest restroom access is in the Plank Museum & Visitor Center, approximately 175 yards from the amphitheatre.
- The Rendezvous Grounds, a grassy forest clearing next to the historic fort, is available on a limited basis.
Historic Fort
Rentals inside the walls and buildings of the historic fort are only allowed under limited circumstances. Please contact us at ftsnelling@mnhs.org for more information.
Fees
Rental fees are based on day, time, length, size, set-up needs, staffing, and type of function. We will quote you a rate after gathering some basic information about your rental.
Logistics
Food and drink
- Catered events are welcome. Event prep room available for caterers – cooking not allowed on premises.
- Catering staff or rental client are responsible for removing all trash and leaving the site in a clean, orderly state. Catering equipment may not be delivered the day before or left. overnight after an event. The event user selects and pays for all catering costs.
- Smoking is not allowed on-site.
Decorations and signs
- No signs or decorations may be placed on historic furnishings, woodwork, or surfaces.
- Open flames and decorations with glitter are not allowed.
- Please contact us with any questions about special decorations or signs.
Inquiries
- To inquire about a rental, please contact us at ftsnelling@mnhs.org.