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The Magical Ice Palaces of Saint Paul


Adult Enrichment / Personal Interest -
Fall/Winter 2025

Ice palaces, those magical transparent structures that glisten in the cold winter daylight and turn into fantastic light shows in the frigid night air, have been a part of the community culture of Saint Paul since 1886. In this robust visual presentation by Ice Palace Historian, Bob Olsen, you will explore how Minnesota became one of the few places on earth that host ice palaces for over 100 years. If you are new to Minnesota or just want to learn more about this unique architectural form, this course should be on your “must see” bucket list. 

Please note: Children ages 12–18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered for the class.


Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date.

Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.


Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, in order to receive a refund, you must notify Roseville Area Schools Community Education at least one (1) week prior to start date of the class/event/camp/activity, and that I will be issued a refund minus a $5 service charge. Registrations are not refunded in the event of a weather cancellation.

Bob Olsen

Bob Olsen has been passionate about ice palaces since childhood, inspired by a photo of the 1941 Saint Paul Winter Carnival palace. With encouragement from his father, he began researching and building palaces as a teen and has since become a leading expert on their history. Bob has consulted on several major ice palaces, including those in 1976, 1986, 1992, 2004, and 2018, and his work has been featured in Time, National Geographic World, and the Guinness Book of World Records. His favorite ice palace? The next one!

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Aŋpétu Téča Education Center - 1910 County Rd B W, Roseville, MN 55113 : A247
Thursday, Jan 29
7:00 - 8:15 PM

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Min Age   12 yr.