About
Mill City Museum stands on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, inside the ruins of the historic Washburn A Mill. Its address is 704 S 2nd St, in the city's downtown milling district, and the building itself is part of the story it tells.
The museum traces the history of Minneapolis as the flour milling capital of the world. Rather than keeping that history at a distance, it is housed in the very structure where the milling took place, so visitors learn about the industry while standing among the remains of the mill that powered it.
What to expect
- Interactive exhibits that explain how the city grew around its mills and how flour was made.
- The Flour Tower experience, an impressive feature of the building and one of the museum's signature parts.
- A setting in the historic mill ruins, which gives the visit a strong sense of place.
Making the visit
Mill City Museum suits anyone interested in industrial history, food production, or the character of Minneapolis, and it works well for families and for visitors who enjoy hands-on displays. Because the museum sits in the milling district, it is easy to combine with a walk along the river and the other historic sites nearby.
For questions before you go, you can call the museum at +1-612-341-7555.