Mill City Museum

704 South 2nd St.
Mpls, MN 55401
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Contact

(612)-341-7555

Admission Prices

(Effective December 1st)
$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 Monday, February 20th, President's Day
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.

 

 
 
 

Museum Sponsor:

2012 Feb 6

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Mill City Museum Events

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Sat, Feb 11 2012 Cake Mix and the Rise of Convenience Foods
The postwar era of the late 1940s and 1950s ushered in a new era of kitchen conveniences. Using the example of the cake mix, this demonstration highlights the dramatic changes in cooking habits during this era and how those innovations affect our...
Sat, Feb 18 2012 Washburn A Mill Tour
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A museum interpreter will take visitors into the buildings many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked...
Thu, Feb 23 2012 Stand Up!: The Story of Minnesotas Protest Tradition, with Rhoda Gilman
Historian Rhoda Gilman will highlight the political protest movements that have shaped Minnesota and changed the country in this presentation based on her new book "Stand Up! The Story of Minnesotas Protest Tradition." "Stand Up" presents an...
Sun, Feb 26 2012 White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours
See how history is revealed in food through a baking demonstration focusing on the story behind white and whole wheat flour. Discover how Minneapolis millers perfected a way to make white flour on an industrial scale, hear about the popularity of...
Sat, Mar 10 2012 Mill City Bake-Off Challenge
In honor of the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off, Mill City staff will create an original recipe on-the-spot using the Pillsbury Bake-Off official list of qualifying ingredients. Audience members will choose ingredients and two adventurous staff members, in...
Sun, Mar 25 2012 Baking Memories: Tunnel of Fudge Cake, the Bake-Off and the Bundt Pan
Join museum staff in the Baking Lab for a demonstration and discussion of the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-off 2nd place winning recipe. Learn about the Tunnel of Fudge Cake, its connection to local company Nordic Ware, makers of the Bundt Pan, and the...
Sat, Apr 7 2012 Winning Recipes from the Pillsbury Bake-Off
See how history is revealed in a demonstration of Chocolate Cherry Bars, a Bake-Off winning recipe from 1974. Learn about the 60-year history of the Pillsbury Bake-Off, sample treats, get baking tips and take home a copy of the recipe.
Sun, Apr 29 2012 Scratch vs. Mix: Which Brownie is Better?
See how history is revealed in food in the Baking Lab. Museum staff demonstrate making brownies from scratch versus a mix and share the history of the development of baking mixes. Visitors will be able to taste the results and vote on their favorite...
Tue, May 15 2012 "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask," with Anton Treuer
Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist Anton Treuer will give a presentation based on his new book from the Minnesota Historical Society Press. White/Indian relations are often characterized by guilt and anger. "Everything You Wanted to Know...
Sat, May 19 2012 Junior Ranger Day
Mill City Museum is teaming up with the National Park Service to highlight the Junior Ranger program and kick off the outdoor season on the Minneapolis riverfront. Young visitors can complete activity booklets to earn a Junior Ranger badge and enjoy...