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Mill City Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 177 attractions in Minneapolis
Traveler Description:
Located within the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, this museum chronicles the flour milling industry through multi-sensory and interactive exhibits and...... more » Located within the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, this museum chronicles the flour milling industry through multi-sensory and interactive exhibits and games. « less
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Attraction type: Specialty museum, History museum
Address: 704 S 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55401
Tel: 612-341-7555

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5 of 5 stars
MARYSCHOEPP   13 contributions
Rogers, Minnesota
May 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I was nervous my 4 year old was not going to like this museum, but she loved it! The whole family loved it! It is easy to forget what how bustling cities were created. The Mill City Museum gives you a feel of how life was like in our grandparents generation! Try to go on a nice day so you... more

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2 of 5 stars
medicheath   16 contributions
Arkansas
Sep 5, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I would never spend the money to go back to the mill. The tour was alright and it was slightly disorganized. I think the best part of the thing was going to the 9th floor and being able to take some pics from up there. more

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4 of 5 stars
ral338   166 contributions
Jul 16, 2004
5/5 found this review helpful

I learned a lot about flour milling and the history of the industry in the city. Good exhibits but it didn't feel well organized (much is in one large hall). But stick with it and it falls into place. Don't miss the observation level with a spectacular view of the river. While they do have some games for children I... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jan 30, 2004
5/14 found this review helpful

I brought my two kids (ages 5 and 2) to the museum. It seems as though the museum hasn't figured out its target market. The friend I was with called ahead to make sure there were plenty of activities for preschoolers and we were assured that there were. She also made a point of asking if there was a day... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Stillwater, MN
Sep 22, 2003
3/4 found this review helpful

The museum was beautifully arranged and user-friendly. The ride was especially enjoyable. The museum planners should be very proud of themselves. more

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Mill City Museum Address

704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Tel: 612-341-7555