The former packing floor of the mill, now Mill Commons, now features the museum store, cafe, changing exhibits, and visitor information. The exhibits are free to the public during regular museum hours and change two to three times per year.
Special Exhibits
Current Exhibits
Current Exhibits
Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores
November 15, 2018–April 21, 2019
Stores like Dayton's, Powers, and Donaldson's once ruled the retail landscapes of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Explore the golden age of Minnesota department stores in this photography exhibit, a companion to the new MNHS Press book by Kristal Leebrick.
Homeless in the Mill
Ongoing
The exhibit offers a very personal view of homelessness and a unique perspective on the lives of the individuals who took shelter in the mill before it became a museum in 2003.