Exhibit Preview/Breakfast for Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009

Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon

Fee: $18, $5 children ages 6-17, free for children ages 5 and under.

Minnesota Historical Society members are invited to see the new History Center exhibit "Benjamin Franklin: In Search of Better World" before the exhibit opens to the general public. The preview also includes a light breakfast and a presentation of "On Being Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: by Benjamin Franklin" at 10 a.m. in the 3M Auditorium. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Member Holiday Shopping Weekend

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Dates: Dec. 3, 2009, Dec. 4, 2009, Dec. 5, 2009, Dec. 6, 2009

Time: Times vary; call 651-259-3131 or participating sites

Fee: Free

Members receive a 20-percent discount on regularly priced merchandise at the History Center Museum Stores, Mill City Museum and gift shops at historic sites around the state. This pre-holiday sale features one-of-a-kind items such as books from MHS Press, jewelry and other Minnesota arts and crafts, and gifts with a regional flavor. Discounts also apply at Cafe Minnesota and the Mill City Museum Cafe.

Participating museums and historic sites include the Alexander Ramsey House, Forest History Center, James J. Hill House, Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Minnesota History Center, Minnesota State Capitol, Mill City Museum, Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Fur Trading Post and Split Rock Lighthouse. A current membership card must be presented. Memberships may be purchased during these days with discount effective immediately. Discount also available online at www.mnhs.org/shop.