Midtown Global Market

Midtown Global Market is an indoor marketplace in Minneapolis, housed in a converted department store building with tall ceilings and open floor plans. More than fifty small stalls and shops line the central area, where seating invites visitors to linger.

The building formerly served as a department store and stood empty for many years before local business owners proposed converting it into an international market. That idea grew into a community project meant to honor the growing diversity of the city.

The market name reflects its location in the middle of the city and its worldwide focus, with vendors representing many different countries. Visitors see families sharing their traditional recipes and craftspeople selling goods from their homelands, creating a space that shows the diverse communities of Minneapolis.

A dedicated parking lot and ramp are located nearby, which makes visiting easier, though some visitors pay parking fees. The market is easy to explore on foot, and the central seating works well for resting after walking through the many stalls.

The building preserves art deco architectural elements from its department store days, visible in the ceiling details and entryways. These historical features give the market a special character that many visitors notice when they first walk in.