Chaperone Guide: Historic Fort Snelling

Chaperone directions and parking information

Check out the directions to Historic Fort Snelling if driving separately. Chaperone driving separately will pay the regular parking rates.

Chaperone tips

  • Ask your group leader about your schedule for the day.
  • Write down the time and place for arrival, lunch (if applicable), and departure.
  • Print the Chaperone Guide (PDF).
  • Learn the names and faces of the students in your group and make sure they know your name.
  • Count your students before and after moving to another area.
  • Review Field Trip Manners with your students.
  • Be prepared to be outdoors in the elements. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes.
  • Staff members may ask you to assist in activities throughout the field trip. Be prepared to help out!
  • Students must stay in their chaperoned groups throughout their entire visit including their self-guided time.
  • If you have questions, ask a staff member!

Historic Fort Snelling

200 Tower Avenue 
St. Paul, Minnesota 55111 
Bus directions and parking

Cost

  • $8 per student, $80 minimum group fee
  • Teachers and staff free
  • One free chaperone per five students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.
  • Admission costs are for anyone age 4 and over
  • Memberships and 6th grade passes are not valid on field trip days.

Billing information

No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip. For more information see our Program Policies.

Cancellation fee

Cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip. See our Program Policies. Contact us at fieldtrips@mnhs.org if you need to reschedule.

Details

Museum store and amenities are available at the new visitor center.

Scholarships, grants, and subsidies

Apply for scholarships, grants and subsidies.