James J. Hill House

The Gilded Age mansion of "The Empire Builder"

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Day First tour   Last tour
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Accessibility

All hours

Admission

Adults: $15
Seniors (65+), Veterans, Active military, College students: $12
Children ages 5-17: $8
Children age 4 and under: Free
MNHS members: Free
Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day): Free (On-site only)

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Getting here

240 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
hillhouse@mnhs.org
651-297-2555

Free parking is available on Summit Avenue and adjacent streets.

Map and directions

What to see and do

Guided house tours

Thursday–Sunday, January–November
(No tours Monday through Wednesday)

Learn about James J. Hill’s influence on the region and about his network of family members, servants, workers, and guests. Marvel at the impressive house details such as chandeliers, stained glass, and hand-carved woodwork sprawled throughout the home. Admission includes self-guided access to the first floor of the mansion and a 60-minute guided tour of the entire house. Last tour is at 3:30 pm.

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Holidays on the Hill

December

For the 2024 season, member presale starts Nov 1 and sales open to the general public on Nov 8.

Experience Christmas in 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill.

Admission includes self-guided access to holiday-themed exhibits and a 60-minute guided tour highlighting holiday stories and memories from both the Hill family and their staff.

Tours start every half hour based on availability throughout the season. The last tour begins at 3:30 pm.

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