Minnesota Humanities Center 987 E Ivy Ave Saint Paul, MN 55106

Located near the shores of Lake Phalen in St. Paul, just five minutes from downtown, the Minnesota Humanities Center is a beautifully restored architectural landmark surrounded by parkland. Our full-service meeting and event center has onsite catering, overnight accommodations, and flexible meeting spaces. The Center employs a dedicated staff who will help to ensure your event is well-coordinated and stress-free.

Our building is also home to the offices and programs of the Minnesota Humanities Center. We host many educational and community events and are a place where people gather, strengthen connections, and participate in meaningful dialogues. Consider us for your next meeting, retreat, or special occasion!

Nicole McMahon
Event Center Director
Phone: (651) 772-4242
Fax: (651) 774-0045
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Minnesota Humanities Center Details

LODGING

# of Sleeping Rooms 15

FUNCTION SPACE

Total Function Space (sf) 1188
Largest Dedicated Function Space (sf) 1188
Largest Dedicated Function Room (sf) 1188
# of Function Rooms 5
Largest Banquet | Meeting Capacity 100
Largest Banquet Capacity 100
Largest Meeting Capacity 100
Largest Outdoor Capacity 50
Largest Pre-Function Space Capacity 100
Largest Private Dining Capacity 100
Largest Reception | Banquet Capacity 100
Largest Reception Capacity 200
Largest Theatre Capacity 125

EXHIBIT SPACE

Total Exhibit Space (sf) 1188
Largest Dedicated Exhibit Space (sf) 1188
# of Parking Spaces (within walking distance) 100
Largest Auditorium Capacity 125

DESTINATION DETAILS

Distance to Airport (miles) 11

Amenities and Services

Business Center, Convenient Bus Loading/Unloading, Free Hi Speed Wireless Internet, Free Hi Speed Wireless Internet in Exhibit Space, Free Hi Speed Wireless Internet in Function Space, Function Space, Golf Within 5 Miles, Handicap Accessible, Hi Speed Wireless Internet Available, Hi Speed Wireless Internet Available in Exhibit Space, Hi Speed Wireless Internet Available in Function Space, Lounge on Property, Restaurant Nearby


Body of Water

Body of Water - Mississippi River


Catering Policy

Catered Food and Beverage, Exclusive Catering Policy, Kitchen Facilities Available, Linens and Silver Provided, On Premise Food and Beverage, Tables and Chairs Provided, Vegan Available


Closest Airport

Closest Airport - Minneapolis | Saint Paul


Equipment Available

CD Player, Computer, Computer Projector, Copy Machine, DVD Player, Microphone, On Premise AV Staff, Overhead Projector, Phone, Podium, Projection Screen, Slide Projector, Sound System, Speaker Phone, Television, VCR


Lakeshore Region

Lakeshore Region - Metro


Parking Policy

Bus Parking, Free Parking Available Onsite, Street Parking