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Powered by the mighty river and fed by boxcars of grain rolling in from the plains, the industry gave Minneapolis bragging rights as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World.” Explore where old mingles with new at Mill City Museum, built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill.
Mill City Museum. A national historic landmark. Built within the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill, this fun, interactive museum invites the whole family to ride the Flour Tower elevator, experience hands-on fun in the Water and Baking Labs and enjoy rooftop views of the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls, and lock and dam.
Mill City Museum is located in the ruins of the Washburn "A" Mill next to Mill Ruins Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The museum, an entity of the Minnesota Historical Society that opened in 2003, focuses on the founding and growth of Minneapolis, especially flour milling and the other industries that used hydropower ...
A national historic landmark. Built within the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill, this fun, interactive museum invites the whole family to ride the Flour Tower elevator, experience hands-on fun in the Water and Baking Labs and enjoy rooftop views of the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls, and lock and dam.
Mill City Museum is an architectural showpiece, rising eight stories within the limestone ruins of the Washburn A Mill — a National Historic Landmark and once the largest flour mill in the world.
A unique concoction of raw power, dramatic views, and hands-on fun propels you through Mill City Museum. See 19th-century flour milling machines, view vintage advertising, sit at a huge dinner table outfitted to feed a wheat harvest crew, trace the journey of wheat from farm to market, design your own cereal box, and learn about how wheat ...
Built into the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis. 12,608 likes · 62 talking about this · 54,910 were here. Built within the ruins of a National Historic Landmark — the Washburn A Mill — the museum provides a...
Feb 28, 2020 · The Mill City Museum is housed in one of the original flour mills built along the shores of the Mississippi in Minneapolis and interprets the once-thriving milling industry located here to exploit the power of St. Anthony Falls.
Uncover the secrets of Minneapolis’ milling heritage and be transported to a bygone era at the Mill City Museum—an extraordinary destination that bridges the gap between history and the present day.
