Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN

The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, MN gives its visitors an in-depth look at origins of the city once recognized as "Mill City." "  People of all ages will enjoy this museum which was built on the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark. The museum is interactive and children will have the chance to get tactile with some of the exhibits. You may not think that the milling of flour is exciting but the roaming through the Mill City Museum will have you thinking differently.

Located in the downtown city area near the west bank of the Mississippi, the museum depicts the chronology of the flour milling industry and spawned the explosive growth of Minneapolis. For about fifty years, the Minneapolis area was the world leader in the production of flour. This history is brought to life with the various exhibits and the Flour Tower which sits at eight stories tall. The Gold Medal Flour sign is a great landmark of the area outside the museum.

For your touring pleasure, there is a café on site from which you can order a catered box lunch as well as coffee or snacks. There are even special tours you can take through the Washburn A Mill which was damaged by fire some years back. The exhibits here depict life as many people knew it during the height of the milling years. Closed on Mondays, you will find open hours 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays, except on Thursdays when they close at 9:00 p.m. On Sundays, they are open from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Holidays will typically have different operating hours. If you really want to learn more about the humble origins of Minneapolis, tour the Mill City Museum.