For half a century, Minneapolis was the king of flour milling. Overlooking the Mississippi River, the nation’s largest mill exploded here in 1878 when a flour dust cloud ignited. The remains now serve as an open air courtyard (site of free summer concerts) at the entrance of the Mill City Museum, which presents the history of the flour milling industry. This might sound like a dry topic, but this award-winning museum makes history fun with hands-on exhibits and multimedia presentations, making it a surprisingly popular and enjoyable spot. The aroma of baking bread fills the air in the kids’ baking lab, you’ll get a tour of the old mill via elevator stops, and the nineth floor’s outdoor deck affords a great view. Mill City Museum offers four age-specific, self-guided Scavenger Hunts for kids grades K-12 to make the visit even more engaging. The museum is easily accessible, located along the River Parkway bike path near metered parking, and just blocks from the Gateway (bus) Transit Center and the Metrodome light rail station. Just look for the giant yellow Gold Medal Flour letters!
Contact no:(612) 341-7555
Location:704 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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