Mill City Museum provides new programs, gallery remains closed

Tommy Wiita
[Courtesy of Mill City Museum ]

The Mill City Museum, located in downtown Minneapolis, is offering a series of programs designed to engage visitors in the historical and contemporary identity of the city.

"What Makes Minneapolis, Minneapolis?" will be offered during the summer and fall this year while the museum gallery remains temporarily closed at this time.

Held in outdoor spaces including the Ruin Courtyard and indoors in the Mill Commons lobby, the programs include a participatory exhibit, performances, walking tours, drop-in family programs and more.

The following is a schedule for these named events:

  • Open Courtyard Family Days: June 19-20, July 10-11, Aug. 14-15 and Sept. 11-12
    • A drop-in family program with hands-on activities, take-home craft projects, a participatory exhibit, puppet show and more. This is a free event.
  • "Minneapolis is…" Participatory Exhibit, July through September
    • Share what Minneapolis means to you and be inspired by others with this participatory exhibit offered during the Open Courtyard Family Days and other select events. This is a free event.
  • The Theater of Public Policy Performances, July 30 and Aug. 28
    • Two performances, each with a different theme and featuring an expert who will share a Minneapolis history topic followed by improvisational comedy. This event costs $15.
  • Guided Tours, weekends, July through September
    • Each weekend a different tour (walking and bicycle) will be offered: Minneapolis Riverfront, Historic Main Street, Worker History and Codswallop: Fact vs. Fiction. This event costs $15.
  • Soul of the Cities Performance, Aug. 12
    • The Avant Garde presents a concert featuring premier talent from the Twin Cities rhythm and blues, and soul scenes. This event costs $15.

Tickets for events with a fee will be available beginning July 1. Click here for more information.