Interactive exhibits, historic flour mill ruins, and multimedia experiences bring to life the industry that transformed Minneapolis into the flour milling capital of the world.
Saturday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Closed Monday to Wednesday
Seniors (65+), Veterans, Active Military, College Students: $12
Children ages 5–17: $8
Children 4 and under: Free
How to Get There
From Minneapolis: Travel to the historic Mississippi riverfront in downtown Minneapolis, follow signs for Saint Anthony Falls and the Mill District, and continue to 704 2nd Street South near the Stone Arch Bridge.
Overview
Mill City Museum stands on the banks of the Mississippi River within the dramatic ruins of the Washburn A Mill, once the largest flour mill in the world. The museum tells the story of how water power from Saint Anthony Falls and grain harvested across the Great Plains helped transform Minneapolis into a global center of flour production during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through immersive exhibits, artifacts, and the signature Flour Tower experience, visitors discover the ingenuity, risks, and technological advances that drove one of America's most influential industries.
The museum blends history with remarkable architecture, incorporating the surviving walls of the mill that was partially destroyed by fire in 1991. Guests can explore exhibits on milling technology, river commerce, and urban development while enjoying panoramic views from the rooftop observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, and downtown skyline. Interactive displays, baking demonstrations, and stories of mill workers create an engaging experience that connects visitors to the economic and cultural forces that shaped modern Minneapolis.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article for the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mill_City_MuseumMill City Museum and official information from the Minnesota Historical Society, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
