Field Trips: Mill City Museum

The milling industry made Minneapolis famous. At Mill City Museum, located in the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, students learn about the history of industry, the Mississippi River, and the growth of the city.

1. Learn about your experience

Learn about what is included in school year and summer field trips.

2. Schedule your field trip

Get the information you need to know before you schedule your field trip visit.

3. Prepare for your day

Take a few minutes to prepare yourself, your chaperones, and your students for your field trip.

Request a field trip

1-888-387-5008 
fieldtrips@mnhs.org 

Mill City Museum

704 South Second St. 
Minneapolis, MN 55401 
View on map | Directions and parking

Cost

  • $8 per student
  • District staff free
  • One free adult per five students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.
  • Admission costs are for anyone age 4 and over
  • Memberships and 6th grade passes are not valid on field trip days

Billing information

No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip. For more information see our Program Policies.

Cancellation fee

Cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip. See our Program Policies. Contact us at fieldtrips@mnhs.org if you need to reschedule.

Details

Scholarships, grants, and subsidies

Apply for the McKnight Foundation Scholarship or other grants and subsidies.

Virtual field trips

Take your students on a virtual field trip! Professional educators bring standards-based topics directly to your students during a live video call.