Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum    

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Built into the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all …

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Sep 27, 2024
Educational and well done. Who knew flour was such an important part of Minneapolis history?! Went on a Friday - not very busy. Reasonable prices. Took about an hour including wandering around befo… Full review by Janell C
Sep 24, 2024
This historic mill dates from when Minneapolis was the flour milling capitol of the US.It gives a perspective on the people who worked there . The Flour Tower is a 12 minute multimedia presentation i… Full review by maapar
Sep 1, 2024
We visited on Sunday, parking near the 3rd floor museum entrance. After paying $12 each senior and seeing the boxcar(one of 300 that came to the factory each day at peak production), we took the elev… Full review by Gene R J
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Once the largest flour mill in the world, the Mill City Museum aims to showcase the ins and outs of the intricate process of milling. The flour mil…
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Mill City Museum is a Minnesota Historical Society museum opened in 2003, built in the ruins of the Washburn "A" Mill next to Mill Rui…
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Facts

Established:2003
Located:704 South 2nd Street
Construction completed:1879
Director:David Stevens
Type:History Museum

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How long to allow for the Mill City Museum?
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It is not that big. 1.5 hours. Park on street it’s cheaper. 2 hr max
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Hello, my daughter and I are going to the museum for the Fourth of July (museum & fireworks), so we'll be there all day and …
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Hello, my daughter and I are going to the museum for the Fourth of July (museum & fireworks), so we'll be there all day and most of the night. What is the best place to park as far as safety, price, etc. She's 10 and I don't want to be wandering the streets to get back to my car too late.
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Parking may be a challenge on the 4th, but the city has a ramp directly across the street with 324 spaces. We have used it recently when the on-street parking was blocked by …
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Parking may be a challenge on the 4th, but the city has a ramp directly across the street with 324 spaces. We have used it recently when the on-street parking was blocked by construction. There is no attendant so you need to pay by credit card. Details on the web at - ci.minneapolis.mn.us/parking/ramps/parking_mill-quarter
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Who can I contact if I have questions?
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You can call the MNHS Membership Office at 651-259-3131 or toll-free 888-293-4440, or email [email protected]. The membership phone line will be answered...
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Be sure to head to the 9th-floor observation deck where you can enjoy views
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Check out the historical period experience at the Mill City Museum to experience how the old-school equipment was used
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Visitors exit on the 8th floor, where extant equipment is interpreted by staff
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Head to the on-site restaurant, bushel & peck, for lunch fare like burgers, sandwiches, and salads
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Make sure to check out the observation bridge inside
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Here you can learn the history of flour milling thanks to guided tours, interactive exhibitions and special events
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The ruins are full of interpretation boards and fun things for kids to do at the water and baking labs
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A foodie-favorite farmers market takes place in the attached train shed on saturday mornings may through september
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The museum offers award-winning programs, exhibitions, and events that cover the history of the area
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The museum has an onsite restaurant as well as a gift shop which sells a variety of souvenirs and gifts
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