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James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 651-297-2555
Opening Times: Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am-3:30pm
Thursday: 10am-3:30pm
Friday: 10am-3:30pm
Saturday: 10am-3:30pm
Sunday: 1pm-3:30pm
Art Gallery
M-Sat: 10am-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-3pm Admissions: Adults: $8
Seniors: $6
College Students w/ ID: $6
Children 6-17: $5
Art Gallery only: $2
Description: The rugged stone, massive scale, fine detail and ingenious mechanical systems of this magnificent Gilded Age mansion recall the powerful presence of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway. With 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, 16 chandeliers, a 100-foot reception hall and a two-story, skylit art gallery, it was once the largest private residence in the state.
- Hear about the lives of the Hill family members and their servants while touring their 36,000-square-foot home.
- Original stained glass, carved woodwork & chandeliers
- Guided tour of four floors
- Historic lilacs, terraced lawns & mushroom cave
- Changing exhibits in the art gallery
Special Events:
- Summit Avenue Walking tours (May-Sept)
- Nooks & Crannies Tours (Tues evenings, June-Aug)
- Hill House Holidays (Dec weekends) visit www.mnhs.org/hillhouse for more details
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