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About Us

Since its formation in 1964, the Bloomington Historical Society has discovered, preserved and disseminated historical knowledge, information, and artifacts relating to the history of Bloomington, Minnesota, and the surrounding area.

Museum Programs and Events

The Bloomington Old Town Hall Museum is the place to go to view exhibits or to enjoy programs and special events hosted there.

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Latest BHS Newsletter
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  • Happy 60th Birthday Bloomington Historical Society!

    BHS has served the Bloomington community since it was founded in 1964. We preserve history in the Old Town Hall Museum, do history research, host educational programs, and much more. Visit us soon!

    Get Your Bloomington History T-shirt

    Show off your support and interest in local history and the Bloomington Historical Society with this Bloomington History T-shirt. It would make a great gift for the local historian in your life!

Visit the Old Town Hall Museum

The Bloomington Old Town Hall building houses the Old Town Hall Museum. We have artificats and displays about many time periods in local history.

  • Learn about Bloomington's ancient and recent history.
  • View our cultural collections of historic artifacts, photos and memorabilia of many generations.
  • A live tour guide is available, or you may follow our self-guided tour.
  • Attend scheduled special events.
  • Tour virtually! Take the convenient and informattive Virtual Museum Tour from the comfort and safety of your own device screen.

Be a Part of Bloomington Forever!

Bloomington's Old Town Hall History Plaza has a place for you!

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Sponsor an engraved History Brick on Old Town Hall History Plaza for your family, friends, business, school, sports team, special milestones in life, memorials, awards and other commemorations. Purchase a 3 line 4"X8" brick for $100 or a 6 line 8"X8" brick for $175. Write 18 characters per line, including spaces between lines.

Click here for details. Old Town Hall

Learn More About Bloomington History

This website has a trove of information about ancient times, native American cultures, early European settlers, and the decades since Minnesota became a state. Browse the information and pictures about times, places, and people who form the fabric of what our city has become today.


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