HERMANN MONUMENT GROUNDS ARE OPEN — CLIMBING ACCESS IS CLOSED

Discover Our Landmark

A National Treasure

The Hermann Monument Society Is dedicated to the conservation, interpretation, promotion, and development of the Hermann Monument in New Ulm, Minnesota, an official symbol recognizing the great achievements of Germanic-Americans.

Hermann Monument Society Presents:

HermannFest 2026

New Ulm, MN

Become a Member

2026 Hermann Monument Society Annual Membership

Hermann Highlights

Hermann Monument History

The history behind Hermann Monument, photo gallery and preservation of our National Treasure

See Hermann in person!

Monument Hours 2025:
PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC ACCESS INSIDE THE MONUMENT IS CLOSED

Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day

Sunday- Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays in May and September, and the first 2 weekends in October.

The monument will be closed in case of inclement weather.

Admission: $3 per person, and children 5 years of age and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Hermann Monument
10 Monument Street, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073, United States

Mailing Address:
Hermann Monument
PO Box 643 New Ulm, MN 56073

Board Members

President: Tom Furth
Vice President: Brian Filzen
Treasurer: Keith Wessel
Secretary: Crystal Johnson

Board Members:
Kaitlin Gawrisch
Amy Johnson
Gretchen Deopere
Becky Seidl-Vee

Park and Recreation Director: Joey Schugel (ex-officio)

Executive Director: open position