704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

Mill City Museum is located directly across from the Mississippi River in the Downtown East neighborhood. The ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill have been turned into an exploratory venture into the flour industry, the city of Minneapolis, and the Mississippi river.

704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

Powered by the mighty Mississippi 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.

704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

The Mill City Museum has maintained much of the site’s historic walls, while being surrounded by the city’s newest skyscrapers.

704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

The charred walls, stabilized and incorporated into the museum's design, create an evocative atmosphere that transports you back to the mill's bustling past. You will find some of the most iconic views of Minneapolis from inside the museum’s courtyard deck.

704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

Inside the Mill City Museum, history comes alive. Explore towering 19th-century flour milling machines, giants of a bygone era. Witness the evolution of grain processing through vintage photographs and advertisements. Stroll past a massive dinner table where hungry mill workers once refueled, and even design your own cereal box!

704 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

On the weekends, the Mill City Museum is the site of the Mill City Farmers Market as well! Stop by to grab fresh produce, homemade baked goods, and seasonal bouquets to brighten up your home! It’s one of our favorite activities to do on a Saturday morning in Minneapolis.