History Center of Olmsted County
1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN
507-282-9447
Capacity: 1,500 people
About History Center of Olmsted County
Celebrate in a space that tells a story! From outdoor spaces to our presentation rooms, the History Center has the space to meet your needs.
- Exclusive & Flexible Spaces: From intimate team-building events to grand corporate picnics for up to 1,500 guests.
- Interactive Historical Demonstrations & Tours: Engage guests of all ages with hands-on, educational experiences that bring the past to life.
- Authentic Historical Venues: Historic Schoolhouse, 1860s Barn, Log Cabin, Smokehouse and more.
- Scenic Outdoor Spaces: Perfect for open-air events!
We've hosted:
- Networking Events
- Corporate Picnics
- Birthdays & Graduations
- Car Shows
- Outdoor Fitness
- Family Reunions
...and more!
We customize your event to your needs! Get in touch today!
Event Pricing
Crawford Meeting Room
Attendees: 0-50
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all event types
Attendees: 0-50 |
$50
/hour
Pricing for all event types
Pavilion
Attendees: 0-200
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-200 |
$70
/hour
Pricing for all event types
Sertoma Meeting Room
Attendees: 0-100
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-100 |
$80
/hour
Pricing for all event types
Event Spaces
Crawford Meeting Room
Sertoma Lecture Hall
Pavilion
The History Center Campus
Recommendations
Great Place for Hosting Event!
- An Eventective User
from Rochester, MN
The History Center has been such a wonderful place for us to host our annual client appreciation events! The venue itself is beautiful, private, with plenty of seating and additional tables available when needed. It is a very welcoming setting with lots of history around, and has plenty of parking. The staff has been phenomenal and is always prompt, friendly, and incredibly helpful to work with. It makes planning and hosting so much easier. We truly appreciate having this reliable and inviting space year after year.
Management Response
Thank you so much! It means a lot that you’ve chosen us year after year. Working with you has always been a pleasure, and we’re so glad our space has worked well for your client appreciation events. We look forward to having you again at the History Center!
Venue Types
Amenities
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 1500
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 5
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 1,860