The Adventure Pass admits 2
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Rugged red sandstone, massive scale, fine detail and ingenious mechanical systems are characteristics of this home built by James J. Hill, founder of the Great Northern Railway. Guides lead tours that help visitors imagine family and servant life in the 36,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion, which features 42 rooms, 13 bathrooms and 22 fireplaces.
The Museum Adventure Pass may be used for the full house tour. Reservations are recommended.
Passes are limited to general exhibit admission only.
Passes may not be applied towards educational and group tours.
Special exhibitions and other attractions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.
Please visit
http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh/
for specific exhibition information.
Learn more about it at your metro public library
All Ages
- Minneapolis and the age of railways
- Don L. Hofsommer, University of Minnesota Press, 2005
- James J. Hill House
- Craig Johnson, Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1993
- St. Paul's historic Summit Avenue
- Ernest R. Sandeen, University of Minnesota Press, 2004.
- Great Northern Railway Historical Society
- http://www.gnrhs.org
- Steam locomotives
- Lynn M. Stone, Rourke Corp., 1999
- AIA guide to St. Paul's Summit Avenue and Hill District
- Larry Millett, Minnesota Historical Society Press, c2009
- St. Paul's architecture: a history
- Jeffrey A. Hess and Paul Clifford Larson, University of Minnesota Press, 2006
- Homecoming: the art collection of James J. Hill
- Jane H. Hancock, Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1991.
- “The Hill Family Collection” podcast: http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/hill-family-collection
- Minnesota Historical Society, 2008
- Steam, smoke, and steel: back in time with trains
- Patrick O'Brien, Charlesbridge, 2000
- James J. Hill and the opening of the Northwest
- Albro Martin, Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1976, 1991
- Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace murders
- Larry Millett, Viking, 1998.
- James J. Hill: empire builder of the Northwest
- Michael P. Malone., University of Oklahoma Press, 1996
- The Great Northern Railway: a history
- Ralph W. Hidy, University of Minnesota Press, 2004
- Great Northern Empire Builder
- Bill Yenne, MBI, 2005
Kids
- BNSF Train Tour: http://www.bnsf.com/tour
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- Train
- by John Coiley, DK, 2009 (and previous eds. In 1992, 2000)
- Firefighter George and super steam trains DVD
- Big Kids Productions, 2005
- Trains: steaming! pulling! huffing!
- Patricia Hubbell, Marshall Cavendish, 2005
- The new totally awesome business book for kids
- Arthur Bochner and Rose Bochner, Newmarket Press, 2007
- Passenger trains
- Lynn M. Stone, Rourke Corp., 1999
- Lots & lots of trains. Vol. 1, Smokin' steam & diesel DVD
- Marshall Pub. and Promotions, 2007
Tell Us About Your Adventure
| Dec 31 '09 |
We had a wonderful time viewing the home and learning about its history. We look forward to going again in the summer to see the Nooks & Cranny's tour. We give it two thumbs up! |
| Nov 29 '09 |
My husband and I spent a great sunday afternoon at the James J. Hill house. It was so interesting an educaitonal. I have never been to the hosue and my husband and not been on the tour in years. We both learned a lot about hte family as well as about st. paul we are excited to read some books about James J. Hill! |
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