Museum Tour 2011: Museum 1: Mill City

One of my 2011 goals is to go to one museum per month. I did my January museum stop a few days early. My sister and I headed to Mill City Museum on December 29th. In short, it was a great visit and well worth our $10/person admission fee.

About the Museum

The Mill City Museum is all about the Minneapolis flour milling industry. It's a great place to learn about an important part of Minneapolis history.

Here's a brief description of the museum from their website:

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.

Museum Highlights:

• Flour Tower tour (8-story elevator ride)
• Gorgeous rooftop views over St. Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River
• Minneapolis in 19 minutes video
• Baking Lab (with samples!)
• A great overview of the history of flour, past and present

Photos:

Check out a few photos from my tour on Flickr.

Recommendation:

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Great for people of all ages-- activities that will entertain children to adults. A Minneapolis must see for people interested in the history of our beautiful city!