Raw power, dramatic views, hands-on fun
Join us for summer outdoor events! The indoor experiences remain temporarily closed. Details
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
Visitor experience
We’re excited to welcome you back to Mill City Museum this summer with outdoor events, performances, and walking tours.
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.
Explore the riverfront
This historic district is a growing cultural, recreational, and residential neighborhood with great places to explore.
Mill City Farmers Market
Minneapolis’s trusted source for healthy, local, and organic groceries.
Upcoming events
What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
Open Courtyard Family Days
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Sat., Jul 10, 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Sat., Jul 10, 2021, 10:30 am - Noon
$14/MNHS members save 20%
What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
The Amazing Cowboat Puppet Show
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Sat., Jul 10, 2021, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free