New Ulm was proposed as the site of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame back in 1962 when the idea originated to honor musicians, both past and present, who have contributed significantly to the Minnesota music scene.

Established with categories reflecting the wide variety of Minnesota's musical heritage, the founding organization is incorporated and trademarked as the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, Inc.

The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame museum is located at First North Street and Broadway in New Ulm, Minnesota. Memorabilia of individual musicians and musical groups as well as photographs of all who have been inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame may be seen and appreciated at a nominal fee. The museum will be open during special events and for bus tours throughout the year. In summer it will be open from Memorial Day through Labor Day each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Support for MMHF is obtained through membership of business and industry as well as musicians and music lovers.