Mill City Museum

704 South 2nd St.
Mpls, MN 55401
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Contact

(612)-341-7555

Admission

$11 adults
$9 seniors (65+)
$9 college students (valid ID)
$6 children ages 6-17

Free for MHS members and children age 5 and under.

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Open Memorial Day, May 27th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also open Mondays in July and August (including 4th of July): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 
 
 

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William de la Barre

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History Players for Grades 4-8

Interpreter

William de la Barre

1849-1936
Chief water engineer for Minneapolis.

See how Minneapolis became world famous for its flour. Students will learn about:

  • The milling disaster that brought him to Minneapolis
  • How industry changed St. Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River to benefit business
  • His experiences as chief water engineer for Minneapolis
  • The rise of Minnesota and establishment of Minneapolis as the flour capital of the world

"Northern Lights" Chapter 10

Scheduling

To request a visit by a History Player, fill out this online form, call 651-259-3412, or e-mail HPIC@mnhs.org 

NOTE: History Players must be scheduled at least six weeks in advance. Availability of specific characters may be limited and is subject to change. Additional fees for mileage and lodging reimbursement apply to travel outside of the Twin Cities metro area.