Experts' Choice Award Mill City Museum
What the experts agree on
Historic mill turned museum features a dramatic eight-story grain elevator ride, flour industry history exhibits, and sweeping Mississippi River views from the observation deck.
“This eight-story museum is housed in the Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark, set on the bank of the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.”
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Frommer's "Minneapolis's Mill City Museum recounts the history of the flour industry that earned the city the nickname "Mill City" in the late 19th century." Full review
Lonely Planet "The building is indeed a former mill, and highlights include a ride inside an eight-story grain elevator (the 'Flour Tower'), Betty Crocker exhibits and a baking lab." Full review
On the Grid "Today it is opened to the public so all can see the exhibit galleries and beautiful views of the river from the 9th floor observation deck." Full review
Atlas Obscura "When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This fascinating museum is housed in what was once the largest flourmill in the world." Full review
