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Humphrey Metrodome
Home of the Minnesota Twins
Home to Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins for the past two decades, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome officially opened it's doors in April 1982 and was the third domed facility in the sport of baseball. Construction, which began in December 1979, was completed under budget at a cost of $68 million, which was provided by the state of Minnesota. The 20 acre facility is located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota and can easily be converted from a baseball to football facility in only a matter of hours. The total field area is 142,515 square feet, with a 10 acre Teflon-coated roof and the massive dome stands 16 stories high.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was named in honor of one of Minnesota's most famous public figures, who died in 1978 after serving as Mayor of Minneapolis, a U.S. Senator and Vice President of the United States. The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was fittingly attributed to a person who loved sports and devoted much of his life to the state of Minnesota.
With a total baseball capacity of over 45,000 spectators, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome has welcomed over 55 million fans in combined attendance since it's inception in 1982. Twins fans gather at the Plaza, located along Kirby Puckett Place inside the facility, before each home game. This area of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome offers group accommodations and features a variety of food and beverages.
An interesting subject at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is the electric-powered pitcher's mound, which can be raised and lowered remotely and weighs 23,000 pounds.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is proud to be the only stadium to ever host two World Series, Major League Baseball's All-Star Game, the NFL Super Bowl and the NCAA Final Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
Much history is encased within the walls of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, including it's fitting tribute to the man it was named in honor of. Fans from all over the world gather here in order to attend a variety of events from rodeo and baseball to motorsports and figure skating. A beautiful night photo of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome depicts the city lights and the glistening large raised dome that sits in the heart of Minnesota. A diverse combination of competitions, a rich historical site and a promising future come together and add charm to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
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