Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront.
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We are thrilled to announce the reopening of Mill City Museum on Nov 4! Visit favorites like the Flour Tower, Baking Lab & observation deck, plus new content that explores a broader view of the past, present and future of Minneapolis. Learn more: bit.ly/3DxmFe4
Mill City Museum welcomes back visitors with a new series called “What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?” Programs are offered outdoors and in the Mill Commons area while the museum gallery remains temporarily closed. Find out more: mnhs.org/millcity.
Want to create baking variety between grocery store trips? Mill City staffer Keyah recommends adding to the classic artisan bread recipe from our baking lab---even seasoning packets can work in a pinch! (just adjust for salt)
The milling, logging, farming, and railroad industries that made Minnesota prosperous in the late nineteenth century also cost many workers their limbs. From this need came an innovative prosthetic limb industry in Minneapolis, as seen in this 1906 ad. #MNHSHistoryatHome
Enjoy this digital puzzle of Mill City Museum. jigex.com/La4D
ALT Mill City Museum at dusk
Thomas Van Lear was a machinist, union leader, and Mayor of Minneapolis. A Socialist, Van Lear fought for worker’s rights and was criticized for his anti-war stance during World War I. Learn more with Minnesota History magazine bit.ly/2JSu2mz
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This chart of worker injuries is from an article titled "Some Hazards which go into a Loaf of Bread," from the Minnesota Bureau of Labor (1911). The first Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act was passed two years later in 1913. #MNHSHistoryatHome
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Due to the weather we are having the following sites will be closing today at 3pm, the @MNHistoryCenter, @JamesJHillHouse, and @MillCityMuseum.
Pictured below is a snow scene in 1932.
A @BofAML card will get you free general admission the first full weekend of every month here at Mill City Museum. Come explore Mill City today or tomorrow! #MuseumsonUS
The voting for Starch Madness is underway! There is still 45 minutes left until we find out who won the bakedown between Snickerdoodle & Shortbread!
Flour mill workers from nearly a century ago featured in Gerry Hofstetter’s Light Art Grand Tour USA.
Renowned Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter illuminates Mill City Museum, tonight until 9 pm. grandtourusa
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Due to the weather, tonight's performance of Carmen will take place indoors at the Mill City Museum. Please enter through the 710 2nd Street doors next to the main museum entrance. Seating is first come-first served, based on two general sections according to ticket price.
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Mill City Museum y una historia extraordinaria de Minneapolis, sede del #SBLII
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¡Hermoso panorama! 😍 🏈
@rebecalanda nos comparte la vista desde el Mill City Museum en la sede del #SBxESPN 👇
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Last chance to see our holiday play, "An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill!" A handful of tickets remain for the 7:00 pm show tonight. Includes museum admission. mnhs.org/event/3761
Steve Elliott, director and CEO of the Minnesota Historical Society (@mnhs), will retire from his position on June 1, 2018, after nearly 7 years at the helm of one of the nation’s leading historical organizations. More info: bit.ly/2Acgi2N
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Enjoy an evening of soul and Calypso music by Socaholix @MillCityMuseum tonight. mnhs.org/event/3096
