Mill City Museum

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Introduction

Mill City Museum, built within the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark, chronicles the flour milling industry that fueled the growth of Minneapolis. The museum features an 8-story Flour Tower ride, hands-on exhibits, and breathtaking views of the Minneapolis riverfront. The museum is located at 704 S. Second St. in downtown Minneapolis.

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Mill City Museum Images

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Mill City Museum Entrance

Mill City Museum entrance

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Mill City Museum exterior from the riverfront

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Mill City Museum observation deck 

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Mill City Museum gallery

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Mill City Museum Water Lab 

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Mill City Museum Baking Lab

Mill City Museum Baking Lab

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Mill City Museum walking tour

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Mill City Museum Ruin Courtyard

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Mill City Museum Logos

2 Color Signature Logo

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News Releases

March 3, 2022 'Documenting a Reckoning: The Murder of George Floyd' Exhibit Opens at Mill City Museum on March 17
June 18, 2021 Mill City Museum Welcomes Back Visitors with New Programs
October 29, 2019 New Mill City Museum Exhibit Showcases the Story of St. Anthony Falls Through Prints by Local Artist Gaylord Schanilec
August 1, 2019 MEDIA ALERT: Mill City Live Outdoor Concert Series Kicks Off Next Week
July 31, 2019 Mill City Museum’s Water Lab Exhibit Gets First Major Updates Since Opening in 2003
July 15, 2019 New Exhibit at Mill City Museum Explores African-American Architects Who Shaped Minnesota
February 28, 2019 Starch Madness: Will Your Favorite Cookie ‘Crumble’ Under the Pressure?
October 31, 2018 New Photography Exhibit Explores the Legacy of Local Department Stores From Dayton’s to Donaldson’s
September 28, 2018 Swiss Artist Transforms Mill City Museum into Light Art Sculpture on Oct. 6
March 29, 2018 New Exhibit Showcases the Work of Nature Photographer Craig Blacklock
October 23, 2017 New Photography Exhibit Features Icons of the Minneapolis Sound from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to Prince
July 6, 2017 MNHS Remembers 35W Bridge Collapse in Collections and New Display
April 26, 2017 New Mill City Museum Exhibit on the Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers
April 24, 2017 D’Amico Catering Announces the Opening of the Fully Updated Bushel & Peck Café at Mill City Museum
October 19, 2016 New Mill City Museum Exhibit Chronicles the History of the Minneapolis Music Scene
June 15, 2016 Mill City Museum Exhibit ‘Up and Down: The H.H.H. Metrodome Portfolio’ Opens July 26
March 23, 2016 New Photography Exhibit, ‘Skid Row Minneapolis,’ Opens April 7 at Mill City Museum
October 15, 2015 New Photography Exhibit, ‘Downtown: Minneapolis in the 1970s,’ Opens at Mill City Museum Nov. 12
March 25, 2015 Bohemian Flats Exhibit Opens April 30 with Free Program at Mill City Museum
November 5, 2014 Unique Holiday Play, Cookie Contest Winners and Tours in December at Mill City Museum
October 8, 2014 Programs about Milling and Baking at Mill City Museum this November
September 3, 2014 Mill City Museum Offers Food-Centric Programs this October
August 6, 2014 Celebrate the Best of Minnesota Brewing during Mill City Oktoberfest on Sept. 27
July 9, 2014 UPDATED LINEUP: Mill City Live Returns in August with Four Concerts by top Local Artists
June 11, 2014 New Walking Tour at Mill City Museum Highlights Historic Disasters on the Minneapolis Riverfront
April 30, 2014 Mill City Museum is the Place for Minneapolis History Tours this Summer
March 26, 2014 Mill City Museum May Programs Focus on the Pillsbury Bake-Off, Milwaukee Avenue, the Stone Arch Bridge and Minneapolis' Milling History
March 19, 2014 Student Photographers to Offer Free Guided Tours of Gordon Parks Exhibit at Mill City Museum this Spring
March 19, 2014 'Watershed Event: Exploring a New Water Ethic for Minnesota' April 11 at Mill City Museum
March 5, 2014 Experience History Through Food, Art and Place at Mill City Museum in April
February 5, 2014 March is Women's History Month at Mill City Museum
January 8, 2014 Tunnel of Fudge Cake and the Rise of Convenience Foods at Mill City Museum in February
December 11, 2013 Scratch vs. Mix Brownies and White vs. Whole Wheat at Mill City Museum in January
November 6, 2013 Holiday Cookie Contest, Christmas Play and Mill Tour at Mill City Museum in December
October 23, 2013 MEDIA ALERT: High School Students to Showcase their Work alongside Gordon Parks Photography in New Exhibit Opening Thursday
October 16, 2013 Mill City Museum Bakes in November: Pies, Cakes and Poems
August 7, 2013 Mill City Museum Celebrates 10 Years with Free Admission and Programming, Sept. 14 and 15
July 10, 2013 Mill City Live Brings Live Outdoor Music to the Mill City Museum Every Wednesday in August
June 5, 2013 Explore Minneapolis Through One of Mill City Museum's Many Tours in July
May 1, 2013 Mill City Museum Offers a Variety of Tours in June
April 3, 2013 Mill City Museum Welcomes May with Tours and Programs About Baking, the Farmer's Market and Photographing American History
March 13, 2013 Visit Mill City Museum in April for Programs About Maple Syrup, Fudge, Bread, the Minneapolis Mob and A Building that Changed America
January 30, 2013 Mill City Museum Upcoming Events Include Guest Chefs, Women's History Family Day, the Bake-Off Challenge and More
January 9, 2013 Mill City Museum Offers Tours and Baking Lab Presentations in February
April 9, 2012 MEDIA ALERT: Historic Grain Elevator Preservation Project to Begin Monday, April 9
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