Mill City Museum, History museum in Minneapolis, United States
The Mill City Museum occupies the ruins of the Washburn A Mill structure along the Mississippi River, incorporating industrial artifacts and modern exhibits.
The Washburn A Mill, constructed after an 1878 flour dust explosion, produced 12 million loaves worth of flour daily until operations ceased in 1965.
The museum presents the Minneapolis flour industry through the Flour Tower elevator show, demonstrating milling techniques and worker experiences over different periods.
The museum maintains regular hours from 10 AM to 5 PM, with visitor parking available at nearby meters and ramps three blocks north of U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Water and Baking Labs allow visitors to experiment with flour milling processes and test various baking techniques used throughout Minneapolis history.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 2003
Part of: Saint Anthony Falls Historic District
Address: 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: +(612)3417555
Website: http://millcitymuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 44.97940,-93.25710
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
Minneapolis offers a rich mix of cultural attractions and outdoor spaces that draw visitors year-round. Art lovers can explore the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where galleries hold works spanning thousands of years, or visit the Walker Art Center to see modern and contemporary pieces. Just outside, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden displays large-scale works in the open air, including the well-known Spoonbridge and Cherry. The Weisman Art Museum, with its gleaming steel exterior designed by Frank Gehry, adds another dimension to the city's art scene. Beyond museums, the Chain of Lakes invites walking and cycling, while Minnehaha Park centers on a 53-foot (16-meter) waterfall that has drawn people to its banks for generations. Downtown, the Foshay Tower rises in Art Deco style, offering views from its observation deck, and the enclosed Skyway system connects buildings across several blocks. Theater stages like the Orpheum and Guthrie host performances throughout the year. Sports fans head to Target Field for baseball or U.S. Bank Stadium for football. The Mill City Museum, set in a former flour mill, tells the story of the industry that shaped Minneapolis, while Fort Snelling marks the military heritage of the region. Together, these places paint a full picture of a city that balances history, creativity, and the outdoors.
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