Name: Mill City Museum
Address: 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States, Minneapolis
Telephone: +16123417555

History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill.

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704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

mnhs.org

+1 612-341-7555

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What is the rating of Mill City Museum?: Mill City Museum is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 4,838 reviews.
Where is Mill City Museum located?: 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
How can I contact Mill City Museum?: Phone: +1 612-341-7555 · Website: mnhs.org

Reviews (9)

Andy Nizzi 2023 Nov 25

This is a wonderful museum that allows you an opportunity to look into the past of the mighty milling industry that once was of Minneapolis. If you are strapped for time, it is easy to get through everything in a couple of hours or you can take your time. The highlight of the tour is definitely the Flour Tower and the top observation deck.

Deanna Wierima 2023 Nov 14

The tour is self guided and the building itself is something to behold. We are in our mid-50's and were there without children, but I was really surprised to see so many interactive rooms for the families and young people there. There was even a big group of boy scouts- and their enthusiasm was contagious.

Tracy Wells 2023 Nov 12

Very interesting tour, lots of history about the flour mills and industry. So much memorabilia. The elevator tour is the best. The views are incredible.

J 2023 Sep 25

Mill City museum really exceeded my expectations. The museum was filled with fascinating information in video and exhibit turn which is pretty expected, however there is a really cool introduction movie and the elevator show was fantastic. Also the view at the top of the museum is exceptional. Highly recommended.

KJ Goldstein 2023 Sep 11

What a fun, educational adventure!
Low cost entry fee. Lots of fun history to look at. I loved the flour tower elevator ride and getting to go to the observation deck. What a beautiful view of the city!

Darren Carter 2023 Sep 06

Wonderful museum that tells the history of Minneapolis through its successful flour milling companies that still exist today. The exhibits and experiences help understand the initial founding of the city, early colonizers, and necessary labor movement that grew out of a highly profitable but dangerous industry in its early days. The ruins of the former mill are a dramatic backdrop to the gorgeous river and falls views, which show how civic engineering can change a city's fortunes.

Wook Chung 2023 Sep 03

This is a must visit museum if you are visiting from out of town. It walks you through the overall history of Minneapolis, why it was essential to be built next to to St Anthony falls, and how the city grew and faded with the Mississippi River.

The museum is so well put together bringing both milling and water harnessing to the core, intermixed with history and the development of the city.

You'll absolutely love the Flour Tower exhibit. Won't spoil it for you.

If you have kids, highly recommend spending a solid 2 hours or more at this brilliant museum.

Also given its strategic location next to the river, it is awesome to combo it with the river-side walk.

Jannean Dixon, M.Ed. 2023 Aug 09

Super cool space to learn more about something we all have, flour! My kids loved the interactive exhibits. The water lab was a special favorite. Make sure to go up to the very top!! Incredible place!

Mindy Ondich 2023 Aug 04

I've always loved this place! I started bringing my daughter when she was 3 years old, now she's 19 and still had fun. I'm allegedly an adult, but I still had fun playing in the water tables. Definitely recommend it. The views from the observation deck are with the price of admission, make it a day trip across the bridge and take time to check out the ruins.