Raw power, dramatic views, hands-on fun
Join us for outdoor events and activities this summer! The indoor experiences remain temporarily closed.
Mill City Museum
Raw power, dramatic views, hands-on fun
Discover the lively Mississippi riverfront — the very birthplace of Minneapolis — and join us for outdoor family activities, performances, and walking tours. The museum's indoor spaces remain temporarily closed.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Open Courtyard Family Days
History and fun come together in a day of free family activities in the museum’s open-air Ruin Courtyard.
Tours
Walk in the footsteps of the past as you hear the stories and experience the sights and sounds of the city.
Special exhibit
Our latest special exhibit is on view along West River Parkway below the Gold Medal Flour sign.
Mill City Farmers Market
Minneapolis’s trusted source for healthy, local, and organic groceries.
Explore the riverfront
This historic district is a growing cultural, recreational, and residential neighborhood with great places to explore.
Upcoming events
What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
Theater of Public Policy: Affordable Housing Past & Present
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Fri., Jul 30, 2021, 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
$15/MNHS members save 20%
What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
Codswallop: Fact vs. Fiction Walking Tour
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Sat., Jul 31, 2021, 10:30 am - Noon
$14/MNHS members save 20%
What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Sat., Aug 7, 2021, 10:30 am - Noon
$14/MNHS members save 20%